''MothsToTheFlame '' by Gregory J.E. Rawling, MIT Press, Cambridge 1996

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[ISBN 02 6218 1762] The seductions of computer technology. This is a twin book to SlavesOfTheMachine. Without jargon this set of books explains computers, software to non-computer-scientists. Bursting with metaphors and humor. A good holiday read. -- MartineDevos
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It should be noted here that this phrase is common vernacular in The Good Ol' US of A, and probably many other places as well.
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