IBM's first computer, the IBM 701, marked a significant milestone in computing history when it was introduced in 1952. Known as the "Defense Calculator" during its development, the IBM 701 was IBM’s first commercial scientific computer and one of the earliest mass-produced computers designed for business and government use. It was primarily used for scientific calculations and defense-related applications, such as weather prediction, atomic energy simulations, and cryptography.
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The IBM 701 featured an electrostatic storage system using cathode-ray tubes (CRT) for memory and was capable of performing about 16,000 additions or subtractions per second. It operated using vacuum tubes and magnetic tape for data storage, making it far more advanced than earlier mechanical calculators. IBM produced only 19 units of the 701, and it was used by institutions such as the U.S. Department of Defense and major research universities, helping to pave the way for modern computing systems.
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The development of the IBM 701 marked the beginning of IBM’s dominance in the computer industry. It demonstrated the
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IBM's first computer, the IBM 701, marked a significant milestone in computing history when it was introduced in 1952. Known as the "Defense Calculator" during its development, the IBM 701 was IBM’s first commercial scientific computer and one of the earliest mass-produced computers designed for business and government use. It was primarily used for scientific calculations and defense-related applications, such as weather prediction, atomic energy simulations, and cryptography.
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The IBM 701 featured an electrostatic storage system using cathode-ray tubes (CRT) for memory and was capable of performing about 16,000 additions or subtractions per second. It operated using vacuum tubes and magnetic tape for data storage, making it far more advanced than earlier mechanical calculators. IBM produced only 19 units of the 701, and it was used by institutions such as the U.S. Department of Defense and major research universities, helping to pave the way for modern computing systems.
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The development of the IBM 701 marked the beginning of IBM’s dominance in the computer industry. It demonstrated the company's commitment to innovation and the transition from punched card machines to electronic data processing systems. This breakthrough not only positioned IBM as a leader in the technology sector but also laid the groundwork for the evolution of computers in both commercial and scientific fields.
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