What would the first computer do?
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The question is asking about the functions and capabilities of the first computer, which refers to what tasks it was designed to perform and its significance in the history of computing.
Answer
Perform mathematical calculations and automate tasks.
The first computers were designed primarily for performing mathematical calculations and automating tedious tasks.
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The first computers were designed primarily for performing mathematical calculations and automating tedious tasks.
More Information
Early computers such as Charles Babbage's analytical engine and ENIAC were designed for mathematical computations and were used for specific tasks like calculating number tables or military code breaking.
Sources
- Computer - Technology, Invention, History | Britannica - britannica.com
- What were the first computers used for? What would they and/or ... | Reddit - reddit.com
- Who Invented the First Computer? - Science | HowStuffWorks - science.howstuffworks.com
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