Chapter 1, Problem 43E

Explanation of Solution

First prediction:

The first prediction is acceptable. Because,

• It was predicted at the earlier days of computer.
• Thomas Watson predicted that he will get only five orders for the new kind of computer.
• He went across the country around 20 concerns and he got 18 orders.
• So Thomas Watson’s prediction on the computer failed.

Second prediction:

The second prediction is acceptable. Because,

• After ANIAC there are many kind of computers developed with idea of vacuum tubes.
• Some of the computers might have contained 1000 vacuum tubes.

Third prediction:

The third prediction is completely wrong. Because,

• It says data processing will not last for a year. Data processing is very vital in now days.
• It helps to generate organized information which will be easy to understand.

Fourth prediction:

Fourth prediction was wrong. Because,

• Microchips is the main hardware used in every electronic device.
• This prediction was done at the earlier days of computer. But microchips were used at that time also...