− | Punch cards were an input method. After the vacuum tubes, came the transistors which could turn electricity in a circuit 'on' or 'off'.This turning 'on' and 'off' could be used to instruct computers to do calculations.[[Image:IntroductionPart3_html_797aeff2.png|thumb|right]] | + | Punch cards were an input method. After the vacuum tubes, came the transistors |