1948
electronic Era
The Manchester Baby
The world's first stored-program computer.
Detailed Analysis
The SSEM (Small-Scale Experimental Machine) was the first machine to contain all the elements of a modern computer, proving that programs could be stored in electronic memory.
Historical Impact
This milestone represents a critical shift in how information is processed. By externalizing logic into a physical or electrical medium, it paved the way for subsequent innovations in the electronic era and beyond.
Context
Related architectural artifacts and OS simulations can be found in the museum.
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