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CIS 115

Early Computing Machines

Abacus

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Slide Rule

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What should a computer do?

Pascaline

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Leibniz Wheel

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Jacquard Loom

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Charles Babbage

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Babbage's Autobiography

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Difference Engine (1823)

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Analytical Engine

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Compute Values - The Mill

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Accept Input - Punch Cards

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Store Data - The Store

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Output Data - The Printer

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Blog 1: Personal Biography

Tell us a little about yourself. This is your chance to let us know who you are and what interests you. Some questions you can answer to get you started are below, but feel free to be as creative and expressive as possible introducing yourself.