Tag: history of computing
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The Life and Times of Charles Babbage: A Pioneering Genius in Computing
Charles Babbage was a very talented person who lived from December 26, 1791 to October 18, 1871. He was a master of many subjects and did many things that were ahead of his time. As a mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer, he came up with an idea for a computer that could be programmed…
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Ada Lovelace: The World’s First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was born Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (December 10, 1815 – November 27, 1852). She was also known as Ada Lovelace and made significant contributions to mathematics and writing. Her most famous work involved Charles Babbage’s new machine called the Analytical Engine, which he thought could perform many tasks beyond just basic…