Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. http://allwad.com/ en Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:09:18 GMT http://allwad.com/Article/History_Of_Computers/4855 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:25:58 GMT The development of the modern day computer was the result of advances in technologies and man's need to quantify. Papyrus helped early man to record language and numbers. The abacus was one of the first counting machines. . Some of the earlier mechanical counting machines lacked the technology to make the design work. For instance, some had parts made of wood prior to metal manipulation and manufacturing. Imagine the wear on wooden gears. This history of computers site includes the names of early... e11869e99d7333b731ce0861c3027f77