historical question - paper tape vs. punched cards

From: Jay West <jlwest_at_tseinc.com>
Date: Sun Mar 7 18:19:29 1999

Just a curious question:

Which came first, paper tape or punched cards? I'm not concerned about
"invention" dates, I'm more interested in "came into very common use" dates.
Actually, I'm not concerned about dates either - just which one came into
very common use the first.

Always wondered - thought people here may have an idea.

Jay West
Received on Sun Mar 07 1999 - 18:19:29 GMT