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 Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 02:34 pm
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 All of the "ons and offs" or Ones and Zeros in a digital circuit need to happen at the same time in order for a computer to work.


An oscillator controls the process.


Though not readily available to the public, digital technologly was fairly commonplace in the late 50's. 

Long before quartz watches.