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rm_-rf_slash on Sept 15, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Founder Mode, hackers, and being bored by tech

Tabulating machines were developed by IBM’s predecessor for the 1890 census and used in various forms until evolving into punchcard computers.

archgoon on Sept 15, 2024 [–]

The Jacquard Loom predates that by over 80 years. I'm sure we can stretch the definition further and go back even farther.

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