J. Presper Eckert

Electrical Engineering American 1919 – 1995 404 quotes

Co-inventor of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.

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Our goal was to create a general-purpose machine, not just a calculator.

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The impact of the computer on society is far greater than we ever imagined.

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We were constantly pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible.

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The vacuum tube was the workhorse of early computers.

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The computer is a logical extension of the human mind.

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We built the first electronic digital computer, and that's something to be proud of.

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The future will bring even more powerful and versatile computers.

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The collaboration between engineers and mathematicians was crucial to our success.

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We had to overcome many technical hurdles, but our determination kept us going.

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The computer is a tool for progress, for understanding, and for innovation.

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We laid the foundation for the digital age.

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The potential of computing is still largely untapped.

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We were driven by curiosity and a desire to make a difference.

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The development of the computer was a truly collaborative effort.

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The computer is a tool that can help us solve the world's most pressing problems.

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We built the first computer that could truly think, in its own way.

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The computer has transformed every aspect of our lives.

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We were constantly experimenting and iterating to improve our designs.

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The early computers were massive, but their power was undeniable.

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We created a new industry, a new way of thinking.

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