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In the 1910s, the concept of "computers" as we understand it today was quite different. During this decade, the term "computer" referred primarily to humans who performed calculations, often using tables and mechanical devices. However, several key developments laid the groundwork for the future of computing: 1. **Mechanical Calculators**: Devices such as the adding machine and the mechanical calculator were in use.

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