The Antikythera Mechanism
November 30th, 2006 by KostakissAre you sure that Eniac was the first computer able to make calculations? Read this BBC Article about the ancient “computer” built by the Greeks, known as The Antikythera Mechanism, named by the wreck found off Antikythera island. This device was used for astronomical calculations. Useful information is also provided by Wikipedia.
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