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Tabulating machine introduced in 1949
The IBM 407 Accounting Machine, introduced in 1949, was one of a long line of IBM tabulating machines dating back to the days of Herman Hollerith. It had a card reader and printer; a summary punch could be attached. Processing was directed by a control panel. Wikipedia →
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- Read the landmark paper: Programmed Multiplication on the IBM 407Cited 0 times
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Business Analytics, Global EditionEvans, James R. · 1920- 📕IBM reference manualInternational Business Machines Corporation · 1959
- đź“•IBM 407 Accounting Machine Reference Manual
- 📕IBM reference manual: 407 accounting machineInternational Business Machines Corporation · 1966
- 📕Book budget accountingUniversity of Alaska (College). Library · 1963
- 📕Data processingHarry P. Hartkemeier · 1966
PC system programmingMichael Tischer · 1990
Database Management Using AI · 2024
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