Saturday, June 21, 2008
Worlds' Oldest Computer unveiled
Recordings of a Ferranti Mark 1 computer playing "Baa Baa Black Sheep" and "In the Mood" were recently released, and they are thought to be the oldest recordings of computer to generate music.
The Ferranti Mark 1 is a commercial version of Manchester University's SSEM computer (aka Baby), which preceded several more well known computers like UNIVAC and EDVAC. It was one of the first computers ever that didn't require a great deal of rewiring the hardware to perform different commands.
These recording was released as part of the Manchester SSEM's 60th anniversary celebration.
Check out this video and hear the music here.
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