First General-Purpose Electronic Computer

@article{Burks1981FirstGE,
  title={First General-Purpose Electronic Computer},
  author={Arthur W. Burks and Alice R. Burks},
  journal={Annals of the History of Computing},
  year={1981},
  volume={3},
  pages={310-389}
}
  • A. Burks, A. Burks
  • Published 1 October 1981
  • Computer Science
  • Annals of the History of Computing
The conception, development, and design of the ENIAC are presented in the context of a causal history. Early influences, particularly the differential analyzer and the work of Atanasoff, are detailed. Architecture, electronic and logical designs, basic elements, main units, and problem setup are described, together with the historical contributions to each aspect. Finally, the place of the ENIAC in the history of computers is delineated, both quantitatively and qualitatively, through a… 
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