Article: Computers, Evolution of Electronic

Computers, Evolution of Electronic


Electronic computers represent and process data through electronic signals and currents. These computers have evolved significantly over the past halfcentury. Today's computers are faster, smaller, more efficient, and more powerful than their room-sized predecessors.

Early Years

There are several opinions about the origin of the first electronic computer. Some believe the credit should go to the individual who provided the first written schematic for the electronic computer. Others credit the scientists who developed the first working model of a system. Many, however, credit the individuals who first patented the electronic computer.

The two earliest ...

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