<h2>CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer</h2>Pictured: CSIRAC twin triode vacuum tube logic elements.<br><br> The CSIRAC is responsible for several computing milestones. In addition to being Australia's first computer, it was also the first computer to play digital music anywhere in the world (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7MmrfRr0Hg" target="_blank">click here</a> to listen to a CSIRAC music emulator). CSIRAC was also capable of running primitive computer games via its six small console screens, switches and cabinet lights. <br><br><i>[Image credit: Museum of Victoria]
 

CSIRAC: Australia's first digital computer

Pictured: CSIRAC twin triode vacuum tube logic elements.

The CSIRAC is responsible for several computing milestones. In addition to being Australia's first computer, it was also the first computer to play digital music anywhere in the world (click here to listen to a CSIRAC music emulator). CSIRAC was also capable of running primitive computer games via its six small console screens, switches and cabinet lights.

[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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