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Mechanical Computing

Posted by timothy on from the meccano-punk dept.

FTL writes "Tim Robinson has built a computer capable of solving polynomial equations -- using Meccano. His difference engine (mirror) uses a similar approach to Babbage's design. He's also created a differential analyzer (mirror) complete with a GUI. Both could be scaled up indefinitely to handle larger problems. 'Computing by steam' is possible."

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  1. Freecache Mirror. by technix4beos · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Here: http://freecache.org/http://www.meccano.us/differe ntial_analyzers/robinson_da/index.html.

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    1. Re:Freecache Mirror. by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 0, Redundant

      Freecache currently only works with files over 5mb - AND - it won't cache the pictures.

      It is designed to cache large high demand files (like movies or archives - not single html webpages.

      Having said that, if enough people use it, then maybe freecache people will change their policy.

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  2. must be said by tuxzone · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Imagine a beowulf cluster of these...

  3. But... by gUmbi · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yes, yes, it's all fine and good - but does it run Linux??