Depends what you mean by computer. Try looking up information on the Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. Both of these were made (not completely) by Charles Babbage who is considered by many to be the father of the computer. His machines had the four main parts that all computers have: input, storage, processor, and output.
2006-09-18 18:43:48
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answered by Kevin W 3
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The computer has evolved over the years. To answer this question would depend on your definition of the word. Technically, an abacus is a computer, and it's been around for more than four thousand years. The first use of the word "computer" was in 1613, referring to a person who "computed", or carried out calculations. The first general-purpose computers were in the early 1800's when Joseph Marie Jacquard made an improvement to the textile loom by introducing a series of punched paper cards as a template which allowed his loom to weave intricate patterns automatically. So you see... There's really no way to answer your question. It all depends on your definition of the word.
2016-03-27 08:31:45
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answered by Anonymous
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The first electronic computer is credited to 'Colossus', developed during World War II by the British at Bletchley Park (also known as Station X). It was used to break encrypted German military communications, including those made through Enigma, the encryption machine. Colossus became operational in 1943.
The first large scale general-purpose electronic computer was ENIAC, built and developed in the US between 1943-1945.
2006-09-18 18:49:47
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answered by JENNY G 2
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I think it was named Data or Charlie.
2006-09-18 18:45:54
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answered by carmen d 6
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Commodore 64????
2006-09-18 18:40:23
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answered by The Nag 5
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the analytical machine created by charles babbage
2006-09-18 18:40:18
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answered by James T 6
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The abacus.
2006-09-18 18:46:01
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answered by backinbowl 6
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mans brain
2006-09-18 18:44:07
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answered by dirtyoldman 4
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IBM
2006-09-18 18:45:23
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answered by AO 2
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ENIAC
2006-09-18 18:41:09
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answered by jibberjabar 5
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