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    In easy words, how did the Colossus Computer Work?

    Question #105707. Asked by SiegeTank55. (May 19 09 7:49 PM)


    raidersruleall

    		The Colossus used various types of vacuum tubes to read a paper tape. Each character was assigned a programmable function, and the computer read how often the functions turned out true. This allowed for the deciphering of various texts.

    http://www.velocityguide.com/computer-history/colossus-computer.html

    May 19 09, 7:58 PM
    scottietwenty3

    		Colossus used state-of-the-art vacuum tubes (thermionic valves), thyratrons and photomultipliers to optically read a paper tape and then applied a programmable logical function.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_computer

    May 19 09, 8:01 PM

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