What is the first computer?

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Fri Jun 19 09:07:10 1998

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<> And (though no doubt I'll find I'm wrong when I look at those web pages
<> I thought Z3 was a relay machine, not electronic.
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<> [Distinction. Relay - switching is performed by moving parts of the
<> circuit. Electronic, whether tubes or solid state, switching acts
<> directly on the electrons (or holes), hence the term]

Mechanical: man or motor powered, bars cams, wheels
Electric: Relays, steppers, solonoids and contacts has logic tree.
Electronic: uses active devices, tubes, transistors, ICs some types of
         diodes and neon filled tubes.

Allison
Received on Fri Jun 19 1998 - 09:07:10 BST