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.

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  • 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.

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I wonder how they keep it on.[/size]
 
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  • #2,102
honestrosewater said:
I wonder how they keep it on.[/size]

Fish glue, i think.
 
  • #2,103
Another quickie.

What connects, 1968 organ, 1986 motorhead.
 
  • #2,104
Bye, bye thread :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
 
  • #2,105
I'm still here. Does it have something to do with pipes?
 
  • #2,106
Ooh, 1973 Sleeper?
 
  • #2,107
honestrosewater said:
Ooh, 1973 Sleeper?

A certain lady was just satisfied :smile:
 
  • #2,108
Or was she ?
 
  • #2,109
or was shee?
 
  • #2,110
Mk said:
or was shee?

there was an
o:) Mk, HRWwb is getting slow :biggrin:
 
  • #2,111
Who's slow?

In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,112
honestrosewater said:
Who's slow?

In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,113
Did you get it??
 
  • #2,114
By Rose, In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.

:confused: Ahh, i missed this post Your looking for some thing
:!) sexy.
 
  • #2,115
So did anyone get it? I think it's pretty easy.
 
  • #2,116
honestrosewater said:
So did anyone get it? I think it's pretty easy.
I built one a few years back, it is still un tested. :smile:
 
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:smile: Ahhh... I'm so lost. Was 1973 Sleeper wrong? Your clue was the Orgasmatron, right?
 
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honestrosewater said:
:smile: Ahhh... I'm so lost. Was 1973 Sleeper wrong? Your clue was the Orgasmatron, right?

Just pulling your plonker Rose, you are correct :biggrin: next one please.
 
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wolram said:
Just pulling your plonker Rose, you are correct :biggrin: next one please.
Okay, did you get this one:
In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.
 
  • #2,120
honestrosewater said:
Okay, did you get this one:
In accounting, this is the standard way of recording transactions.

double entry...?
 
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No, thank you. I'm not into that kind of thing. :blushing:

Oh... yes, that's the answer. :biggrin:
 
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honestrosewater said:
No, thank you. I'm not into that kind of thing. :blushing:

:bugeye:...is your mind always in the gutter?

Oh... yes, that's the answer. :biggrin:

oh...didn't expect that. Seemed too easy for it to be right. Does this mean I get to post one or has this just become a free for all? And I don't mean a free for all in the way you might be thinking either... :bugeye:
 
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you have to post one
 
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yomamma said:
you have to post one

Oh..geez...guess that will teach me to answer questions...

This will probably be way too easy for the people here...

What do MIT, princeton and electro-shock therapy have in common?
 
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Townsend said:
What do MIT, princeton and electro-shock therapy have in common?
Is it dirty? :devil: Bah, I'm too tired. John Nash?
 
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honestrosewater said:
Is it dirty? :devil:
:bugeye:

You need to find a partner...

Bah, I'm too tired. John Nash?

Yes...I would say it was too easy but I wouldn't want you to feel like I was putting down your intelligence...

So, how about I say...that was too easy for someone soo smart :smile:
 
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Townsend said:
Yes...I would say it was too easy but I wouldn't want you to feel like I was putting down your intelligence...

So, how about I say...that was too easy for someone soo smart :smile:
Yes, I know you're easy, but who's putting what where? :eek:

You can go again. I don't like thinking of clues. Make it hard this time. :wink:
 
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Sorry, I don't want to scare you away. I'll be good. o:)
 
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honestrosewater said:
Yes, I know you're easy, but who's putting what where? :eek:

You can go again. I don't like thinking of clues. Make it hard this time. :wink:

oh geez...(I will pretend to ignore the make it hard comment)

Umm...ok...

What does an apple, a mollusks, a rose, and Frank Lloyd Wright have in common?

If you get this one easy then you are a genius...
 
  • #2,130
Pearl (and Perl)?
 

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