The purpose which that engine has been specially intended and adapted to fulfil, is the computation of nautical and astronomical tables. (Ada Lovelace)

The purpose which that engine has been specially intended and adapted to fulfil, is the computation of nautical and astronomical tables.

Ada Lovelace

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