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first computer
There is no easy answer to this question due to the many different classifications of computers. The first mechanical computer, created by Charles Babbage in 1822, doesn't really resemble what most would consider a computer today. Therefore, this document has been created with a listing of each of the computer firsts, starting with the Difference Engine and leading up to the computers we use today. -
John Bardeen, Walter Brattain & Wiliam ShockleyThe Transistor
No, a transistor is not a computer, but this invention greatly affected the history of computers. -
John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry ABC Computer
Who was first in the computing biz is not always as easy as ABC. -
Howard Aiken & Grace HopperHarvard Mark I Computer
The Harvard Mark 1 computer -
John Presper Eckert & John W. MauchlyENIAC 1 Computer
20,000 vacuum tubes later... -
Frederic Williams & Tom KilburnManchester Baby Computer & The Williams Tube
Baby and the Williams Tube turn on the memories. -
John Presper Eckert & John W. MauchlyUNIVAC Computer
First commercial computer & able to pick presidential winners.
