First Computer Ever

[bigsaucybob]

What was the first computer ever called? I need to learn about one of those computers that could only do algebra and was the size of like a house.


Thanks

 

[Mr.Suave]

http://www.softlord.com/comp/
theres a history on the computer

 

[bigsaucybob]

http://www.softlord.com/comp/
theres a history on the computer

Perfcet, thanks. ENIAC, listed on that page was exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

 

[Burgon]

I thought the first comp ever was the size of a gym???

 

[jp198780]

I thought the first comp ever was the size of a gym???

size of a gym?! geez, and when was this?

 

[LITHIUM]

ya i think he is right. the first computer was humongous and could only do as much as like a calculator

 

[Skizzor]

Yeah im pretty sure it was first built around WWII but i might be wrong.

 

[Burgon]

Seems like the first comp was built in 1943. More info on that over here:
http://www.connected-earth.com/Gall...tothedigitalera/Thecomputeragedawns/index.htm