Accounting machine

An accounting machine, or bookkeeping machine or recording-adder, was generally a calculator and printer combination tailored for a specific commercial activity such as billing, payroll, or ledger.[1][2] Accounting machines were widespread from the early 1900s to 1980s,[3] but were rendered obsolete by the availability of low-cost computers such as the IBM PC.

This type of machine is generally distinct from unit record equipment (some unit record machines were also called accounting machines).

List of Vendors/Accounting Machines

See also

Unit record equipment

References

  1. Turck, J.A.V. (1921). Origin of Modern calculating Machines. The Western Society of Engineers.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Cortada, James W (1993). Before the Computer; IBM, NCR, Burroughs & Remmington Rand & The Industry They Created 1865-1956. Princeton University Press. pp. 158–162. ISBN 0-691-04807-X.
  3. Akera, Atsushi; Nebeker, Frederik (2002). From 0 to 1: An Authoritative History of Modern Computing. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-514025-7.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mecham (ed.), Alan D. (1961). Data Processing Equipment Encyclopedia vol.1: Electromechanical Devices. Gille.
  5. 1 2 3 Mecham (ed.), Alan D. (1961). Data Processing Equipment Encyclopedia vol.2: Electronic Devices. Gille.
  6. Burroughs E1400
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Weik, Martin H. (1955). A Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems. Ballistic Research Laboratories.
  8. Fierheller, George A. (2006). Do Not Fold, Spindle or Mutilate: The 'Hole' Story of Punched Cards. Stewart. ISBN 1-894183-86-X.
  9. Underwood Elecom 50


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