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Computer History

By 17qis1
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  • Difference Machine

    Difference Machine

    A mechanical calculator designed to calculate polynomial functions.
  • Analytical Engine

    Analytical Engine

    Designed to get rid of mathematical error, was first fully programmed machine.
  • Hollerith census machine

    Hollerith census machine

    A machine made to punch new cards based upon an analysis of some other set of cards.
    (Early version of IBM)
  • Zuse 3

    Zuse 3

    Used it program and store data-and to analyse wing flutter.
  • Atanasoff–Berry Computer

    Atanasoff–Berry Computer

    To solve systems of linear equations
  • Colossus

    Colossus

    Used to crack German Coding
  • Mark I

    Mark I

    Used to solve equations on atmospheric drag, wind, gravity, muzzle velocity, etc. In order to predict where the shell will land.
  • ENIAC ( Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer)

    ENIAC ( Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer)

    Programmed to solve a full range of computing problems.
  • Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM)

    Manchester Small-Scale Experimental Machine (SSEM)

    Early form of computer memory-has the entire essential for a modern computer.
  • 50 years later...Personal Computer (PC)

    50 years later...Personal Computer (PC)

    Word processing, spreadsheets,databases, Web browsers and e-mail clients, digital media playback, games, etc.