Topic
Arithmometer
About: Arithmometer is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1 publications have been published within this topic receiving 11 citations. The topic is also known as: arithmomètre & arithmometre.
Papers
1 Jan 2005
TL;DR: The anthm,m~--ter of Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar ( 178% 1870) has a firmly established place in the history of computing as mentioned in this paper, and historians examining calculat,~n in the 19th century, have repeatedly affirmed the unportance of Thomas's device.
Abstract: The anthm,m~--ter of Charles Xavier Thomas de Colmar ( 178% 1870) has a firmly established place in the history of computing. While the lure's share of recent scholarly attention has been lavished ~m Charles Babb'age's difference and anah'tical engines, historians examining calculat,~n in the 19th century, have nevertheless repeatedly affirmed the unportance of Thomas's device. Typical charactensations are remarkabh, uniform: 'the first multiplication machine tO be made commercially for general sale', 'the first commeroalh" successful calculator' and 'the first commercia[ calculating machine'.
12 citations
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| Year | Papers |
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| 2005 | 1 |