RacheL Lunny November 12th/2013

An electronic device that can perform tasks

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calculations to provide logical information based on the instructions given

Early 1800s - development of machines that could be programmed; controlled by punch cards 1886 - punch card machine run by electricity 1890 - U.S. Census results tabulated for the first time using punch cards 1944 - IBM & Howard Aiken developed 50 ft long x 8 ft high machine that could +, - , X, / and refer to tables 1945 - Univ. of PA developed for US Army a machine that could make faster calculations; 30 tons & 100 sq. ft. 1947 - the ability to store programs electronically changed the future of computers

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