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WWII computer replica rebuilt

by Chris Gilmer on September 11, 2006 at 10:50 AM

The National Codes Center at ~~Blentchley~~ Bletchley north of London, has unveiled a WWII Computer replica that was once used to go sort through encrypted German messages during World War II. The replica model which was built by more than 60 volunteers using original blueprints took over 10 years to complete. The Turing Bombe computer was developed by Alan Turing, who is otherwise quite commonly knows as the father of the modern computer. The computers main job was to decrypt messages from German machines. I'm sure Mr. Turing would be proud that everyone is sitting on their computers right now, surfing YouTube, and reading Download Squad.

Tags: alan turing, AlanTuring, blentchley, computer, computer replica, ComputerReplica, hardware, london, national code center, NationalCodeCenter, wwII, wwII computer, WwiiComputer

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JaySep 11th 2006 11:21AM

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The replica sports 108 electromagnetic spinning drums used to test letter combinations that then let analysts match the daily Enigma rotor settings. More than 60 volunteers using original blueprints labored for over 10 years to recreate the computer.

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Steve WildeSep 11th 2006 2:26PM

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That's Bletchley [without the N] chaps! Unless that's code ; )

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Steve BennettSep 11th 2006 2:28PM

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I think that is awesome to have history come alive like that.
It is in deed amazing that computers used to be as big as roooms, and are now handy dandy palm sized now.
This goived future generations to enjoy computer technology actaully working than rather beiong a static display.
Please put u[p video of the computer actually running if you can.
Thanks.
Steve Bennett
History Appreciator

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