Quote: the EDSAC initial orders converted symbolic orders to binary form and loaded them into memory; reduces error; 41 words

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This chapter is concerned with the process by … The initial orders [to load the tape] must therefore be such … it in the correct storage location. … It is highly desirable that the machine itself … [the order encoding] as possible; the chance of error is then reduced and … program. [p. xviii, finished by Wheeler Sept. 1949 in 41 words]   Google-1   Google-2

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