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= 20th century in computing
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The 20th century witnessed significant developments in computing, which laid the foundation for the modern computing landscape. Here are some key milestones and trends in computing during that time: 1. **Early Mechanical Computers (1940s)**: - **ENIAC (1945)**: One of the first electronic general-purpose computers, ENIAC was used for complex calculations, like those needed for atomic bomb development.