= History of computing
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The history of computing is a fascinating journey that chronicles the evolution of computing machinery, algorithms, and the general concept of computation. Here’s an overview of key developments throughout this history: \#\#\# Ancient to Medieval Periods - **Abacus (circa 500 BC)**: The earliest known computing device, used for basic arithmetic calculations. - **Antikythera Mechanism (circa 150 BC)**: An ancient Greek analog computer used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses.
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