S8·E12 Computers
Synopsis
From colossal devices designed to save the world to mind-expanding, world-shrinking machines, we trace the evolution of mice and menus. Learn about the world’s most powerful computer, IBM’s ASCI White, that operates at 12-trillion calculations a second. See how the first room-sized computers, such as ENIAC, changed the world. Bite into Apple’s history, the machine that made computers a household appliance. And peer through a microscope to see the molecular computers of the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 8 Episode 12 of Modern Marvels air?
Season 8, Episode 12 ('Computers') originally aired on April 16, 2001.
How long is Season 8 Episode 12 ('Computers')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 12?
From colossal devices designed to save the world to mind-expanding, world-shrinking machines, we trace the evolution of mice and menus. Learn about the world’s most powerful computer, IBM’s ASCI White, that operates at 12-trillion calculations a second. See how the first room-sized computers, such a...
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