👉 Original computing refers to the earliest forms of computation, which date back to ancient civilizations and evolved through various stages. Initially, it involved manual calculations performed by humans using simple tools like abacuses and counting boards. The first mechanical devices, such as the abacus and slide rule, emerged in ancient Greece and Rome. The 19th century saw the invention of the mechanical calculator by Charles Babbage, followed by the development of the Analytical Engine, a conceptual machine designed by Ada Lovelace. The true birth of modern computing came with the invention of the electronic computer in the mid-20th century, notably the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) in 1945, which utilized vacuum tubes for processing. This era marked a shift from mechanical to electronic and eventually to digital computing, laying the foundation for the sophisticated computers we use today.
