Arith-matic
arith-matic
language
An extension of Grace Hopper’s A-2 programming language, developed in about 1955. ARITH-MATIC was originally known as A-3, but was renamed by the marketing department of Remington Rand UNIVAC.
(http://cispom.boisestate.edu/cis221emaxson/hophtm.htm).
[How was A-2 extended?]
(2001-01-27)
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