Mathematical Devices, Early
Early humans counted and performed simple calculations using tools such as their fingers, notches in sticks, knotted strings, and pebbles. Most early cultures evolved some ...
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Mathematical Devices, Mechanical
The earliest mechanical mathematical devices were crude, slow, and subject to errors. Users had to adjust the device manually for some functions, such as carrying in a...
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Arithmometer
The Arithmometer is generally considered the first mechanical calculating machine to be commercially available and mass-produced. French artist and inventor Charles Xavier Thomas (1785-18...
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Comparison (Argument) Outline Personal Computers
Thesis: Personal computers today are by far superior to personal computers of 40 years ago.
In today's society almost every American family owns a...
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