by Hla Min
Updated : Aug 2025
Video Broadcast on February 1, 2021
- Definitions and Usage of words may change with time.
- Computer
Early days : One who computes
e.g. the six females who worked on ENIAC
Later : Machine which can process data / information … - Compiler
Early days : One who compiles
e.g. historical records
Later : Software to translate a programming language into machine language - Bit
Early days : small piece
e.g. drill bit
Later : Binary digit - Confusion in the 1970s
The book “Anatomy of a Compiler” was sent to the Institute of Medicine (instead of UCC or RU Library).
The book “Compiler Construction of Digital Computers” was sent to the Public Works Department (instead of UCC or RU Library) - March 27, 1945
Early days : Taw Hlan Yay Nay (Resistance Day)
to honor all those who fought for Independence
Later : Tatmadaw Nay (Armed Forces Day) - Taung Thu Le Tha Mar Nay (Peasant’s Day)
Early days : January 1
Later : March 2 - Lost in Translation
Physician was translated as “Yupa Beda Pyinnya Shin” (Physicist)
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