The_history_of_computer
<p>Calculating machines have been with us for a very long time. Various mechanical calculators have been <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer#History_of_computing" target="_blank">recorded in history</a> as early as 13th century. Back then, a computer was a person whose job is to compute numbers.</p>
<p>The computer we know and familiar with was first conceived by Charles Babbage with his <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Difference_engine" target="_blank">Analytical Engine</a>.</p>
<p>This post is a compilation of various documentaries about Computer. Enjoy!</p>
<h4>Modern Marvel - Creation of the Computer</h4>
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<h4>Modern Marvel - Computers</h4>
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<h4>Computer Pioneers and Pioneer Computer</h4>
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<p>As final treat, below is a footage of Google's first production server. Donated to Computer History Museum.</p>
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<p>To find out more about the history of computers, you should visit <a href="http://www.computerhistory.org/" target="_blank">Computer History Museum</a> at San Jose, CA.</p>
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