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Re:Mechanical computing systems using only links and rotary ... by chalcolithic on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @05:13AM (#29793237)
I wonder why (it seems) no one has designed computer that would run on steam. Wouldn't it be easier to manufacture because of lower precision and wear resistance requirements?
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Re:Mechanical computing systems using only links and rotary ... by nokita on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @05:22AM (#29793293)
Babbage's analytical engine comes to mind.
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Re:Mechanical computing systems using only links and rotary ... by chalcolithic on Tuesday January 04, 2022 @03:41PM (#29800149)
My bad, I wasn't clear enough. I didn't mean mechanical computer powered by steam engine. I meant a computer that used steam to propagate signals, akin to hydraulic computers
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