The Colossus computer, developed during World War II at Bletchley Park, primarily processed encrypted messages from the German Lorenz cipher machine. Its input consisted of punched tape, which contained the binary representations of these messages. Operators would feed the punched tape into the Colossus, allowing it to perform complex logical operations to help decipher the encrypted communications. This groundbreaking machine significantly advanced the field of computing and cryptanalysis.
the main objective of the colossus was to break the enigma code
Tommy Flowers with input from Allen Coombs, Sid Broadhurst and Bill Chandler.
The Colossus computer worked using one to two thousand thermionic valves.
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Colossus was programmed by instructions punched on a roll of paper tape.
Colossus
Colossus computer was created on 1944-06-06.
Colossus was a code breaking computer designed by Tommy Flowers.
The holes in the Colossus computer were designed to hold punched tape, which stored messages and data for processing. This method allowed the Colossus to read and interpret encrypted messages during World War II, particularly those generated by the German Lorenz cipher machine. The use of punched tape facilitated rapid data input and helped automate the decryption process, significantly aiding Allied intelligence efforts.
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The colossus computer weighed over 100 pounds