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    Who is credited with inventing the computer?

    Question #17567. Asked by Socrates.

    FunBobby

    		The first computer was called the Analytical Engine and was designed by Charles Babbage. (Shell book of firsts)

    Mar 22 02, 11:01 PM
    Fosse4

    		Having tripped up many times on this - you need to define the type of computer you are referring to
    Analytical or logical, Mechanical or electronic, programmed or retained memory etc... all have 1st's devised by different people

    Mar 23 02, 9:02 PM

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