in data describe ABACUS as far as evolution of computer in concerned
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THE ABACUS is a calculating tool. It was the 1st tool that was used for the calculation purpose. It had been in use for this purpose for centuries and is still in use for some specific purposes only.
It was used in Europe for calculation. It is still in use in China and many other countries. The main purpose of its use now-a-days is to teach mathematical calculations in the simplest way to the children.
It is also known as a Counting Frame.
It is usually made up of a wooden frame having BARS in it. There are beads in these bars. Each bar usually have Ten beads in it. The use of Abacus spread the awareness of Calculations. With the passage of time, the need of quicker and accurate calculation lead to the inventions of calculator and then the computer.
The Abacus continued to evolve. It became a Sliding Rule. The Sliding Rule was the last mechanical calculating device. After that, we got the scientific calculator. The first computer by the Father of Computers Charles Babbage in the 19th century was also based on the concept of calculations.