Early computing machines had fixed programs. Changing its function required the re-wiring and re-structuring of the machine. With the proposal of the stored-program computer this changed. A stored-program computer includes by design an instruction set and can store in memory a set of instructions (a program) that details the computation. The theoretical basis for the stored-program computer was laid by Alan Turing in his 1936 paper. In 1945 Turing joined the National Physical Laboratory and began work on developing an electronic stored-program digital computer. His 1945 report ‘Proposed Electronic Calculator’ was the first specification for such a device. John von Neumann at the University of Pennsylvania, also circulated his First Draft of a Report on the EDVAC in 1945. COUNT 5
QSN1 The basis for the stored-program computer was written by whom? ANS1 Alan Turing QSN2 When did Alan Turing write his paper about the basis for the stored-program computer? ANS2 1936 QSN3 When did Alan Turing join the National Physical Laboratory? ANS3 1945 QSN4 The first outline for the report on the EDVAC was released by John von Neumann when? ANS4 1945. QSN5 Where did John von Neumann circulate the first draft of a report on the EDVAC? ANS5 University of Pennsylvania