>>Since we were recently discussing the first computer, I wondered, if
>>the Zuse was "first", then what is the ENIAC famous for?
>
>It's main use was calculating ballistics tables for artillery. If
>anyone really cares, I could explain it in detail - but it's pretty
>boring stuff.
For one thing, why is it generally considered to be the first computer?
Secondly, what kind of calculation did this involve? Was it a table in
the computer or did it involve an equation? What order equation?
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