Evolution of Early Computers
1. 1642: Blaise Pascal develops the Pascaline, a mechanical calculator.
2. 1671: Leibniz creates the Leibniz Wheel, the first four-function calculator.
3. 1804: The Jacquard Loom is invented, using punch cards for the first time.
4. 1823: Charles Babbage builds the Difference Engine, advancing computational capacity.
5. 1837: The concept of the Analytical Engine emerges, setting the foundation for modern computing architecture.
6. 1890: The Tabulating Machine by Hollerith facilitates faster data processing for large-scale projects.