Modern Marvel - History of Computer

In this early edition of Modern Marvel, the show talks about the history of computing and tabulating machine.

In the early days computing is done by humans, and people with the profession of calculating tables are called Computer (go figure).

The first idea for computer is arguably conceived by Charles Babbage, an english mathematician. Babbage called the machine; Difference Engine.

Before Babbage managed to complete the Difference Engine, he came up with even better design called Analytical Engine. The design of Analytical Engine is unbelievably similar to modern computer architecture, made popular by John Von Neuman.

Then the show move on to ENIAC, world's first super computer. Which then followed by UNIVAC.

Reference:

• You can watch the show here.


• Charles Babbage's machine is finally completed by London Science Museum.


• More history of computer on London Science Museum