UNIVAC I: World's first commercial computer unveiled 70 years ago [photos]
Today (31 March) marks 70 years since the world’s first commercial computer was unveiled. The Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I) was the absolute state of the art when it was unleashed on the world in 1951, even if some of its capabilities seem one step away from pen and paper compared to modern computers. However, the massive UNIVAC’s introduction on 31 March 1951 ushered in the future of commercial computing. Universal Automatic Computer I (UNIVAC I) – Fun facts Even though the UNIVAC’s power was relatively modest, it didn’t stop people from worrying about the dangers of m...