thus in photos
Photos: Babbage's Difference masterpiece in action
Photo Thus, says Babbage expert Doron Swade, the genius died "embittered and unacknowledged". A forward-thinking mathematician and engineer, Babbage designed the Difference Engine in 1847. His intent was to create an automated computing machine but was... [12 May 2008]
Photos: Inside Dell's Irish build-to-order factory
Photo Again, a computer prompts the factory worker on what's inside the laptop and thus which stickers it needs. The others are in Brazil, China, Malaysia and the US. The Limerick facility opened in January 2000, spans 40,000 square feet and employs 3... [04 Nov 2005]
