= Vacuum-tube computer
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A vacuum-tube computer is an early type of computer that uses vacuum tubes to perform logic operations and to store information. Vacuum tubes were electronic devices that could control electric current and were essential components in the development of electronic computing before the advent of transistors. \#\#\# Key Features of Vacuum-Tube Computers: 1. **Vacuum Tubes**: These devices use a vacuum to amplify electrical signals, serving as switches in digital circuits. They can be used to create the binary logic needed for computation.
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