jan 1, 1945 - 11: How did the ENIAC shape the development of early computers?

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Who: The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was built by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly at the University of Pennsylvania.

What: ENIAC was the first large-scale, general-purpose electronic computer. It was originally made to help the U.S. Army calculate artillery firing data during World War II.

When: ENIAC was finished in 1945 and officially introduced in 1946.

Why is this important in the history of CS?: ENIAC was important because it proved that computers could do more than simple math. It was one of the first machines that could be programmed for different tasks, which inspired the development of more advanced computers and the growth of computer science.

Three Sources:

"The ENIAC and the Beginning of the Computer Age" - Smithsonian
"ENIAC: The First Computer" - History.com
"ENIAC History and Impact" - Britannica

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