Computers

Computers

1967 · 12 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

How does a computer work? It’s easy! This educational film vividly explains the principles of the binary system, which is the underlying operating concept for digital machines.

Directed by Krzysztof Zanussi · Written by Krzysztof Zanussi

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