14 Feb
2008
14 Feb
'08
9:42 a.m.
On Wed, 13 Feb 2008, Charles H Dickman wrote:
definition of "computer" she beats your
slide rule. :-) I am sure there is a
museum with an ancient abacus or a board with some holes and stones, too.
An abacus is not a computer, not even a calculator, it's a calculating aid
(like Addiators). The definition of a calculator is a machine that
automatically handles the carry from one to the next/previous digit.
Christian