On 2010-03-04 20:14, John Coyle wrote:
Interesting: although I have been in IT since 1983, I had not realised just
how old the technology that we use today really is.

Computer punch cards originally derive from 18th or 19th century technology to drive a loom. I can't recall the details any longer. :-)

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Thanks,
DougF (KG4LMZ)

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