The World's Largest Computer in 1951

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The discussion centers on the ENIAC, the world's first general-purpose electronic computer, which stood 10 feet tall, occupied 1,000 square feet, and weighed approximately 30 tons. It utilized over 70,000 resistors, 10,000 capacitors, 6,000 switches, and 18,000 vacuum tubes, consuming 150 kilowatts of power. Additionally, the conversation shifts to the Russian Ekranoplan, a Ground Effect Vehicle developed by Rostislav Alekseev, which could travel over 400 km/h and weighed 540 tons fully loaded. The Ekranoplan was designed for military transport and could carry over 100 tonnes of cargo.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electronic components such as resistors and capacitors
  • Familiarity with the concept of Ground Effect Vehicles
  • Knowledge of military transport technologies
  • Basic historical context of computing technology development
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  • Research the technical specifications and historical significance of the ENIAC
  • Explore the design and operational principles of Ground Effect Vehicles
  • Investigate the military applications of the Ekranoplan
  • Learn about the evolution of computing technology post-ENIAC
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This discussion is beneficial for historians, technology enthusiasts, and engineers interested in the evolution of computing and transport technologies, particularly those focused on military applications and early electronic devices.

  • #631
OMFG! spray!
 
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  • #632
yomamma said:
I have no idea what DDT is, but it's probably not. aero
DEET's not DDT.
 
  • #633
I don't know what either of those are! I've given you aero can and spray, FIGURE IT OUT!
 
  • #634
yomamma said:
I have no idea what DDT is, but it's probably not. aero
More clues please.
 
  • #635
Aero can sprays mechanically air freshener repellant
 
  • #636
:smile: Hmm..yomamma, do you think you can spell it out for us? Okay, I'll bite, aerosol can.

But I'm still trying to think of a clever next clue.
 
  • #637
OMFG finally. I gave you all those hints just scattered
 
  • #638
yomamma said:
anyway,

Invented in 1927 to help kill mosquitoes carrying malaria during WWII.
So, in 1927 they already knew there would be a WWII? Why didn't they just kill Hitler, instead of working on the coming mosquito problem?
 
  • #639
I copied t off of a website, it's not mine
 
  • #640
Okay...I almost have the next clue ready...just confirming some details first.
 
  • #641
Shut up :frown:
 
  • #642
People should have a supply of clues ready in case they guess right so they can throw them right out and people don't have to wait.
 
  • #643
I do :biggrin:
 
  • #644
Besides, Evo, how could anyone ever get a single one of the technical things Ivan posts without googling?
 
  • #645
yahooing or askjeevesing
 
  • #646
yomamma said:
yahooing or askjeevesing
That's right and if moonbar doesn't post soon I'm going to go to a different thread or watch TV.
 
  • #647
I'm watching the daily show :biggrin:
 
  • #648
Okay, in the spirit of a somewhat google proof clue, a Highlander might store this in a flask of the same name. Two-part answer required: 1) What is the item being stored? 2) By what name is the flask more commonly known?
 
  • #649
zoobyshoe said:
That's right and if moonbar doesn't post soon I'm going to go to a different thread or watch TV.
Yeesh! Such impatience! Sorry, I thought I had a clue lined up, but my first idea didn't hold up to google scrutiny. :redface:
 
  • #650
Estimation of zoobie's answer
1) beer
2)drunkbucket
 
  • #651
lol I went out and people turned vicious!

A company started in Daegu, Korea. They are now mainly an electronics company, after sugar production failed. They got permission to build half of what huge structure in the southern hemisphere?
 
  • #652
I noticed Moonbear's question. Hmm, it looks difficult.
 
  • #653
Mk said:
lol I went out and people turned vicious!

A company started in Daegu, Korea. They are now mainly an electronics company, after sugar production failed. They got permission to build half of what huge structure in the southern hemisphere?
Hey! I already have a question on the table here. :-p
 
  • #654
Come see moonbear and Mk take it out on each other. Bets are no less that $25!
 
  • #655
Mk said:
I noticed Moonbear's question. Hmm, it looks difficult.
I hope so...I need some time to breathe and respond to other threads while you're figuring it out. :biggrin:
 
  • #656
:zzz: goodnight, I'm going to sleep. and by going to sleep, I mean staying up until 2:00 AM watching tv
 
  • #657
Moonbear said:
Okay, in the spirit of a somewhat google proof clue, a Highlander might store this in a flask of the same name. Two-part answer required: 1) What is the item being stored? 2) By what name is the flask more commonly known?
1) Curses
2) Pandora's Box

:frown: Maybe.
 
  • #658
Is it the highlander's touch that contains the elixer of life?
 
  • #659
1) Some sort of alcholic drink?

1) Poison?
 
  • #660
Huckleberry wins?
 
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