#colossus computer

[smbhax]

"Colossus selection panel showing selections amongst others, of the far tape on the bedstead, and for input to the algorithm: ΔZ, Δ and Δ."

A control panel for the British "Colossus" computer, used to decrypt German army messages in WWII.

[memolands]

Colossus computer - The world's first programmable, electronic computer is being exhibited in Bletchley

Colossus computer – The world’s first programmable, electronic computer is being exhibited in Bletchley

A set of computers developed by British code breakers in the years 1943–1945 to help in the cryptanalysis of the Lorenz cipher. The Lorenz were German rotor stream cipher machines used by the German Army during World War II. Colossus regarded as the world’s first programmable, electronic, digital computer A functioning rebuild of a Mark 2 Colossus was completed in 2008 by Tony Sale and a team of…

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[dinosaurspen]

Cryptographers Dorothy Du Boisson & Elsie Booker operating the codebreaking computer Colossus Mk. 2. Bletchley Park, England, ca. 1944. 

[castles-and-palaces]

Forgot to mention my trip to Bletchley park last weekend. It was an experience and a must see although I can’t say I left with any more of an understanding of how the machines and people actually worked! It’s all far too complex for my poor little brain. However I also enjoyed the pigeon exhibition and reading about the individual exploits of famous pigeons and the medals they received! If you are in the area you should definitely go and I recommend the guided tour because it just has that extra personal touch and the guide involved everyone more than the pre-recorded guides might. Also nip in to see the colossus computer while you’re at it.