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The first computer programmer

Augusta Ada Byron In 1840,suggests to Babbage that he use the binary system. •She writes programs for the Analytical Engine.

Who is the father of computers

Blaise Pascal

Definition of computer

Is a programmable machine. Is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. Is any device which aids humans in performing various kinds of computations or calculations.

Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

It an automatic, mechanical calculator designed to tabulate polynomial functions. It is the first mechanical computer Invented in 1822 and 1834

Three principles characteristic of computer:

It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. •It can execute a pre-recorded list of instructions. •It can quickly store and retrieve large amounts of data.

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

It was the first electronic general-purpose computer. •Completed in 1946. •Developed by John Presper Eckertand John W. Mauchl

Pascaline (1642)

Set of gears, similar to clock Only performed addition and subtraction

Abacus

Tally stick was replaced by it. a mechanical device used to aid an individual in performing mathematical calculations. Was invented in Babylonia in 2400 B.C. In the form we are most familiar with was first used in China in around 500 B.C. It used to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Z1

The first programmable computer. •Created by Konrad Zuse Germany from 1936 to 1938. •To program IT required that the user insert punch tape into a punch tape reader and all output was also generated through punch tape.

Tally Sticks

Was an ancient memory aid device to record and document numbers, quantities, or even messages.

Osborne 1

the first portable computer. Released in 1981 by the Osborne Computer Corporation.

The first computer company

was the Electronic Controls Company. •Founded in 1949 by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly.


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