Boob’s Law:You always find something in the last place you look. Weiler’s Law:Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn’t have to do it himself. Conway’s Law:In any organization, there is one person who knows what is going on. That person must be fired. Iron Law of Distribution:Them that has, gets. Heller’s Law:The first myth… Read More: Natural laws? (2) »
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3,000 B.C.The Chinese invent the handheld calculator. They call it ABACUS (short for “automatic business accounting and calculation utility system”). The invention enables the Bronze Age Man to count higher than 10 without removing his shoes. Other advantages include portability and a battery-less design. But it has one major drawback: no print-out capability. 600 B.C.The… Read More: Historic moments in office automation »
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