The first widely used character code was the Morse Code, developed in 1838 by Samuel F. B. Morse (1791–1872). This two-symbol, dot-and-dash code is capable of representing the characters of the alphabet by varying the number of symbols between...

Morse code is a series of dots and dashes that represent letters of the alphabet and numerals, used in transmitting telegraph messages. It is named for Samuel Morse, who invented the code. Morse, an American portrait painter, began designing an...

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Morse code is a method for transmitting telegraphic information, using standardized sequences of short and long elements to represent the letters, numerals, punctuation and special characters of a message. The short and long elements can be formed by...

(3) For years, concert promoter Don Law suffered the slings and arrows of Steve Morse , the Globe rock critic who just retired after 31 years. Monday, Law got a measure of revenge, playfully skewering our man Morse at a party that was equal...

A new satellite-based system is replacing Morse code for sending distress calls at sea. The deadline for the switch to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System is Feb 1, 1999. A history of Morse code, which was invented in 1832, is presented. ...

The Associated Press and the Dutch news agency Novum announced a strategic news partnership in the Netherlands on Monday.Under the terms of the deal, Novum will acquire the AP's Dutch news service and its staff, continuing to translate AP's international report for Dutch newspapers, Web...

Seymour Cray wanted to talk to his sister. But it was already after bedtime, and the young Crays were supposed to stay in their beds. Young Seymour had a strategy: If he could figure out how to rig a communication system between his room and...