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History Of Computing In South America
Computing started in south America in 1957, when the first digital computer arrived in Chile. 1979, the Centro Latinoamericano de Estudios en Informática was established in Caracas, Venezuela. During the 1980s, most Latin American universities incorporated computer programs. By the 1990s the research output in computing began to be significant. 20th century In 1957, the first digital computer arrived in Chile after the Compañía de las Cervecerías Unidas, CCU purchased a Univac to be delivered to Valparaiso. The machine was one of the first documented cases in the history of computer science in South America. Among the first computers in Latin America was also the system installed in the Venezuelan offices of the Creole Petroleum Corporation, the initiative becoming a launching pad for computer development in the nation state. In 1972 Brazil implemented a policy innovation strategy to encourage the economic development of the Brazilian computer industry. This policy project ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computing
Computing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computer, computing machinery. It includes the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes, and the development of both computer hardware, hardware and software. Computing has scientific, engineering, mathematical, technological, and social aspects. Major computing disciplines include computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, and software engineering. The term ''computing'' is also synonymous with counting and calculation, calculating. In earlier times, it was used in reference to the action performed by Mechanical computer, mechanical computing machines, and before that, to Computer (occupation), human computers. History The history of computing is longer than the history of computing hardware and includes the history of methods intended for pen and paper (or for chalk and slate) with or without the aid of tables. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
