Originally Posted by
MathFox
There is
Analog computer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I've done a few study exercises on a hybrid system; programming digital computers now. However when designing machines there still are tasks we delegate to analog electronics or mechanical non-linear transmissions.
Thanks MathFox, for looking up the link to the Wiki article.
I just read it, and I wasn't impressed... it's more historical than a clear explanation of what analogue computing really is and does. I wouldn't advise it to somebody who's trying to get his head around the basic concept.
CJ