Hans Franke wrote:
>
> > > Or, how about a one bit readable, writable memory circuit consisting of
> > > one neon bulb, two resistors, and a capacitor?
> > > - snip -
>
> > Or an entire digital computer out of ropes and pulleys?
>
> So, where is the gag ? Just don't forget, the Z1 was entirely
> mechanical, to be powered by a crank (if necercary - of course
> they prefered th electric motor :).
There are those who might say that all of my computers are powered by
a crank -- though all I often do is flick the switch, the electricity
comes out of the wall.
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Received on Mon Jan 11 1999 - 23:33:24 GMT