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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.
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Why was the colossus computer desgined for?
the main objective of the colossus was to break the enigma code
The inventor of the collosus computer?
Tommy Flowers with input from Allen Coombs, Sid Broadhurst and Bill Chandler.
What part of the colossus computer enabled it to do the processing?
The Colossus computer worked using one to two thousand thermionic valves.
Where was the colossus computer invented?
usa
What was the first name given to a computer?
mr. computer
How did people tell the computer colossus what to do?
Colossus was programmed by instructions punched on a roll of paper tape.
What was the world's first computer known as?
Colossus
Where was the colossus computer made?
Colossus computer was created on 1944-06-06.
What was the purpose of the holes in the colossus computer to hold the messages?
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.
What job did the colossus di in world war 2?
Colossus was a code breaking computer designed by Tommy Flowers.
Who found the computer named Colossus?
andrew gregory
How much did the colosses computer weigh?
The colossus computer weighed over 100 pounds
