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A computer is a machine that is designed to preform mathematical calculations. Computers manipulate data in the form of [[binary|binary code]], which consists of 1s and 0s. | A computer is a machine that is designed to preform mathematical calculations. Computers manipulate data in the form of [[binary|binary code]], which consists of 1s and 0s. | ||
| − | + | World's first computer was built by [[Charles Babbage]] in 1833, which he called the '''Analytical Engine'''. It was powered by steam and could perform basic arithmetic calculations with accuracy up to six decimal places. | |
[[Category:Information technology]] | [[Category:Information technology]] | ||
Revision as of 06:34, May 20, 2007
A computer is a machine that is designed to preform mathematical calculations. Computers manipulate data in the form of binary code, which consists of 1s and 0s.
World's first computer was built by Charles Babbage in 1833, which he called the Analytical Engine. It was powered by steam and could perform basic arithmetic calculations with accuracy up to six decimal places.