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In reply to the discussion: Who enabled NAZI Germany to round up the Jews? Think IBM. [View all]Javaman
(62,540 posts)4. Tabulating machine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabulating_machine
The tabulating machine was an electromechanical machine designed to assist in summarizing information and, later, accounting. Invented by Herman Hollerith, the machine was developed to help process data for the 1890 U.S. Census. It spawned a class of machines, known as unit record equipment, and the data processing industry.
The term "Super Computing" was used by the New York World newspaper in 1931 to refer to a large custom-built tabulator that IBM made for Columbia University.[2]
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The tabulating machine was an electromechanical machine designed to assist in summarizing information and, later, accounting. Invented by Herman Hollerith, the machine was developed to help process data for the 1890 U.S. Census. It spawned a class of machines, known as unit record equipment, and the data processing industry.
The term "Super Computing" was used by the New York World newspaper in 1931 to refer to a large custom-built tabulator that IBM made for Columbia University.[2]
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Edwin Black discusses the re-issue of 'IBM and the Holocaust' at Yeshiva University
Octafish
May 2014
#1
I saw that trending during my entire teaching career. Book collecting is still a good idea.
ancianita
May 2014
#19
IBM also set up the pass system in South Africa, developed the bar code for pass swiping.
ancianita
May 2014
#9
Final solutions for a small planet - the Use of Computers to Support Oppression
Octafish
May 2014
#15
Thanks for the link! Truths persist over time, no matter how deeply buried by history's 'winners.'
ancianita
May 2014
#17
Yes. Randi Rhodes covered this at length. Another reason her leaving radio is so tragic.
SalviaBlue
May 2014
#20
Thanks to supercomputers and modern programming, we're a click away from 'Turnkey Tyranny.'
Octafish
May 2014
#36
Doña Cleita, you are most welcome. Just standing on the shoulders of giants...
Octafish
May 2014
#39
Just like the transatlantic slave trade was enabled by the dude who invented the BOAT.
cherokeeprogressive
May 2014
#35