<h2>CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer</h2>During its eight years of operation at the University of Melbourne, CSIRAC provided a variety of computing services to an equally diverse array of clients. These included calculations for weather forecasting, forestry, loan repayments, building design, psychological research and electricity supply.<br><br><i>[Image credit: Museum of Victoria]
 

CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer

During its eight years of operation at the University of Melbourne, CSIRAC provided a variety of computing services to an equally diverse array of clients. These included calculations for weather forecasting, forestry, loan repayments, building design, psychological research and electricity supply.

[Image credit: Museum of Victoria]

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In Pictures: CSIRAC - Australia's first digital computer

by Chris Jager  |  14 Jun 2012  |  Comments

Sometimes, it's the oldest machines that are the most fascinating. We take an in-depth look at CSIRAC, Australia's first digital computer.
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