What is the first computer?

From: William Donzelli <william_at_ans.net>
Date: Wed Jun 17 13:59:19 1998

> The nice thing about mechanisms is that all one needs to understand
> them theoretically is a finger, some Advil, and the ability to
> multiply/divide. Following a circuit board is much less intuitive.

And integrate and differentiate! That is _really_ had to do if you do not
know the functions of the cams! The trig functions can also be completely
non-obvious!

William Donzelli
william_at_ans.net
Received on Wed Jun 17 1998 - 13:59:19 BST