For what type of machine is Hollerith well-known?
Steam Engine
Radio
Tabulating Machine
Telephone
Answer
The Tabulating Machine, the brainchild of Herman Hollerith, revolutionized data processing and paved the way for modern computing. Hollerith's machine, a mechanical marvel of its time, utilized punched cards to encode and process vast amounts of information. This pioneering invention played a pivotal role in the efficient tabulation and analysis of data for the 1890 U.S. Census, demonstrating its incredible potential in handling complex statistical operations.
Cracking the Code: The Fascinating World of Herman Hollerith
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