A Computer Called LEO. Lyons teashops and the world's first office computer

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Author(s) Ferry, Georgina
Publication type Monograph
Year published 2003
Pages 220pp; illus
Publisher Fourth Estate
Place Published London

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Name Innovation, diffusion & invention, inc technology & products
Name Information: creation, collection & processing

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Written by a 'science writer, editor and broadcaster'. An account of the background to the introduction of computing at Lyons, the development of Leo, the results including attempts by Lyons to market Leo to other businesses via Leo Computers Ltd, the end of Leo project. Intelligent account focusing to an extent on technical development