Manchester Baby: The First Truly Modern Computer?

This article recounts the story of the "Manchester Baby," a small-scale experimental machine built at the University of Manchester in 1948. Despite its slow speed and simple program, the Baby pioneered the concept of electronic stored-program computing, marking a pivotal moment in the dawn of the modern computing age. The article also delves into the competing claim of the ENIAC computer, comparing and contrasting their features, ultimately concluding that the Manchester Baby holds a significant milestone in the development of fully electronic stored-program computers.