2006-09-13 07:43:21 · 4 answers · asked by borgefield7973 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Charles Babbage
2006-09-13 07:46:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charles Babbage (26 December 1791 – 18 October 1871) was an English mathematician, analytical philosopher, mechanical engineer and (proto-) computer scientist who originated the idea of a programmable computer. Parts of his uncompleted mechanisms are on display in the London Science Museum. In 1991, working from Babbage's original plans, a difference engine was completed, and functioned perfectly. It was built to tolerances achievable in the 19th century, indicating that Babbage's machine would have worked. Nine years later, the Science Museum completed the printer Babbage had designed for the difference engine; it featured astonishing complexity for a 19th century device.
2006-09-13 14:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably the person that invented the abacus.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abacus
Because it was the first computer.
You can also read here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer
2006-09-13 14:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by Skypilot49 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
charles babbage
2006-09-13 15:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by omigo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋