I. The history of th e computer 1.The beginnings of arithmetic The history of the computer began when mathematics was invented. This was around 5000 BC. Because at that time the basis of the calculation was started by the start of the counting. Around 3000 BC simple aids such as knot cords or notched sticks were used for arithmetic. At the same time, the Babylonians invented the sex decimal system, with the base number 60. This is still used today, for example at the hour with 60 minutes or the minute with 60 seconds. In 2630 BC, dust tablets were used in China for line calculations. These are handy, trough-shaped, dust-covered trays, into which lines are scratched in order to then count on small counters. Around 1750 BC the "Papyrus Rhind" was written by the Egyptians. It contains multiplication, division and fractional calculation. Around 400 BC the Salamian arithmetic table or "abakion" was used for arithmetic. One hundred years later, the decim...
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