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In the first crash course Computer science video, we were taken to the very beginning of computer history as they discussed the abacus (invented in mesopotamia around 2500 BCE), a calculator that could also store information like a hard drive … Continue Reading

“Crash Course Computer Science Preview” highlights its goal to explore the history, concepts, and impact of computer science. While The video “Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1” gives an overview of the evolution of computing technology, from ancient tools … Continue Reading

I found the first video on early computing very interesting. Although I knew of some of the information I did not know all of it, so finding out more about the history of one of my interests is always exciting. … Continue Reading

The first video speaks on the origin of computing system, from abacus to the computing system we have today. Despite the systems having the abilities of computing and calculating the word “computer” wasn’t even used till 1816, which is really … Continue Reading

Crash Course Videos 1 and 2

The first two electronic computing videos explained the basis behind the need for computers and the physical advancements in computer hardware. They covered early applications of computers, notable computers in history and the development … Continue Reading

The crash course video was very interesting, and I believe that even if you do not have a background in computer science, you will find the Youtube video interesting due to how it explains some terms, and the history of … Continue Reading

The first video, titled “Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1,” is a episode of the Crash Course Computer Science series. It covers the history and development of early computing, tracing the evolution from mechanical devices like the abacus to … Continue Reading