Electric mind
Description
Explores the history of computers includes early examples of computers, looks at the ancient Antikythera machine and the 19th-century engines made by Charles Babbage. Investigates the invention of the computer and how it evolved into more modern computers; first designed to serve as calculating machines for astronauts and the military, the first examples of the modern-day computer, weighed 27,000 kilograms yet had about as much power as a calculator today. Discusses how the invention of the transistor opened the door to today's personal computer.
Runtime
25 min
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Date of Publication
2011
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
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