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release = 1804 - present| | release = Mechanical: 1804 - present<br />Electromechanical: 1889 - present| | ||
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A '''punched card''' is a card that contains holes that store digital data for use in data processing and controlling automation. | A '''punched card''', '''punched-card''', or '''punch card''', is a card that contains holes that store digital data for use in data processing and controlling automation. | ||
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[[Category:Storage media]] | [[Category:Storage media]] |
Latest revision as of 07:30, 31 August 2024
Punched card | |
Developer | Joseph Marie Jacquard (mechanical) Herman Hollerith (electromechanical) |
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Publisher | Various |
Systems | Various |
Released | Mechanical: 1804 - present Electromechanical: 1889 - present |
Added to Museum | Not yet |
A punched card, punched-card, or punch card, is a card that contains holes that store digital data for use in data processing and controlling automation.