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Which was the first commercial computer built by M.V. Wilkies.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer:
Option
B
The prototype LEO I was modeled closely on the Cambridge EDSAC. Its construction was overseen by Oliver Standing ford, Raymond Thompson and David Caminer of J. Lyons and Co. LEO I ran its first business application in 1951.
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LoginThe name “M.V. Wilkies” in the question seems to be a mistake.
The correct name is Maurice V. Wilkes (often referred to as M. V. Wilkes), who led the team at the University of Cambridge that developed the EDSAC computer in 1949.
EDSAC was not a commercial computer, but an academic one.
First Commercial Computer
The first commercial computer is actually considered to be:
UNIVAC I (USA, 1951), or
LEO I (UK, 1951) which was the first commercial computer for business use.
LEO I (Lyons Electronic Office I) was based on the EDSAC design and adapted for business applications by J. Lyons & Co.
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Key Point
The question probably intends to say:
"The first commercial computer (inspired by work of M.V. Wilkes) was LEO."
So the provided answer B. LEO is marked correct, even though the wording is historically inaccurate.