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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.
[[Image:Babbage.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.]]
[[Image:Babbage.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.]]
The 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. Charles Babbage's wife [[Ada Augusta]], whom operated the Analytical Engine is now considered the world's first computer programmer.
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