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“Discrete” does not mean “digital”. Digital logic is the system of gates and switches that we use as an abstraction layer over analog circuits. AND, OR, XOR, e
by Legend2440 1y ago
“Discrete” does not mean “digital”.
Digital logic is the system of gates and switches that we use as an abstraction layer over analog circuits. AND, OR, XOR, etc.
You certainly could build logic gates out of gears, and this would be a digital mechanical computer. But it’s not often done.
- ninalanyon 1y agoIn common speech discrete and digital are pretty much synonyms. Also if we're going to be picky what you described is Boolean logic not digital.
- sherburt3 1y agoI thought digital meant you use your fingers. I use my fingers a lot with my computer