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Computer History
Year/EnterComputer History
Inventors/InventionsComputer History
Description of Event1936Konrad Zuse - Z1 ComputerFirst freely programmable computer.1942John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry
ABC ComputerWho was first in the computing biz is not always as easy as ABC.1944Howard Aiken & Grace Hopper
Harvard Mark I ComputerThe Harvard Mark 1 computer.1946John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly
ENIAC 1 Computer20,000 vacuum tubes later...1948Frederic Williams & Tom Kilburn
Manchester Baby Computer & The Williams TubeBaby and the Williams Tube turn on the memories.1947/48John Bardeen, Walter Brattain & Wiliam Shockley
The TransistorNo, a transistor is not a computer, but this invention greatly affected the history of computers.1951John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly
UNIVAC ComputerFirst commercial computer & able to pick presidential winners.1953International Business Machines
IBM 701 EDPM ComputerIBM enters into 'The History of Computers'.1954John Backus & IBM
FORTRAN Computer Programming LanguageThe first successful high level programming language.
1955
(In Use 1959)Stanford Research Institute, Bank of America, and General Electric
ERMA and MICRThe first bank industry computer - also MICR (magnetic ink character recognition) for reading checks.1958Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce
The Integrated CircuitOtherwise known as 'The Chip'1962Steve Russell & MIT
Spacewar Computer GameThe first computer game invented.1964Douglas Engelbart
Computer Mouse & WindowsNicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end.1969ARPAnetThe original internet.1970Intel 1103 Computer MemoryThe world's first available dynamic RAM chip.1971Faggin, Hoff & Mazor
Intel 4004 Computer MicroprocessorThe first microprocessor.1971Alan Shugart &IBM
The "Floppy" DiskNicknamed the "Floppy" for its flexibility.1973Robert Metcalfe & Xerox
The Ethernet Computer NetworkingNetworking.1974/75Scelbi & Mark-8 Altair & IBM 5100 ComputersThe first consumer computers.1976/77Apple I, II & TRS-80 & Commodore Pet ComputersMore first consumer computers.1978Dan Bricklin & Bob Frankston
VisiCalc Spreadsheet SoftwareAny product that pays for itself in two weeks is a surefire winner.1979Seymour Rubenstein & Rob Barnaby
WordStar SoftwareWord Processors.1981IBM
The IBM PC - Home ComputerFrom an "Acorn" grows a personal computer revolution1981Microsoft
MS-DOS Computer Operating SystemFrom "Quick And Dirty" comes the operating system of the century.1983Apple Lisa ComputerThe first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface.1984Apple Macintosh ComputerThe more affordable home computer with a GUI.1985Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft begins the friendly war with Apple.
CONCEPT OF COMPUTER FROM CALCULATOR.
1ST GENERATION COMPUTER:
IT'S CONSIST OF VACUUM TUBE. IT'S SIZE IS VERY LARGE.
2ND GENERATION COMPUTER:
IT'S CONSIST OF TRANSISTOR. IT'S SMALLER THAN 1ST GENERATION COMPUTER.
3RD GENERATION COMPUTER:
IT'S CONSIST OF IC ( INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ). LESS POWER AND SMALL SIZE THAN PREVIOUS GENERATION.
4TH GENERATION COMPUTER:
IT'S CONSIST OF VLSI(VERY LARGE SCALE INTEGRATION CIRCUIT) AND UVLSI.
5TH GENERATION COMPUTER:
UNDER RESEARCH.
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What is the evolution of fourth generation of computers till present?
The evolution of fourth generation of computer till date was the use of microchips as the memory capacity and this has helped in manufacturing of computer till date.
The advantage and disadvantage of computer evolution first generation?
The first generation computers where more sturdy and harder to break. That's why you see them around still today.
What is the differences in the 1856 computers and the 2009 computers?
computers weren't invented in 1856.
What are the evolution of public administration in Nigeria?
Discuss the evolution of public administration
How do you explain in brief the evolution of computer?
explain in brief the evolution of the computer
Is the introduction of computers an evolution or a revolution?
Revolution
What are the stages of IT infrastructure evolution?
General-Purpose Main-frame and mini computers,Personal Computers, Client/Server networks,enterprise computersCloud and Mobile Computers
Define the terms software and hardware compatibility and What role have they played in the evolution of computers?
compatibility with software and hardware
What is the evolution of fourth generation of computers till present?
The evolution of fourth generation of computer till date was the use of microchips as the memory capacity and this has helped in manufacturing of computer till date.
What is the evolution of computer?
Here is are two articles about the history of computers: # http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_computer # http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing_timeline
How has Linux influenced the evolution of computers?
Linux has not directly influenced the evolution of computers. The process actually works somewhat in reverse. Computers evolve, and operating systems evolve to better support the hardware. The possible exception is the LOBOS ("Lots of boxes on shelves") or Beowulf-style cluster, which allows for supercomputer-like performance using standard off-the-rack hardware. The operating system for these is almost invariably a Linux derivative. (the basic theory is: to solve a big problem, we can use a big computer, or we can divide it into chunks and use a lot of little computers).
The advantage and disadvantage of computer evolution first generation?
The first generation computers where more sturdy and harder to break. That's why you see them around still today.
What are some of the major developments in PCI technology?
involve advances in the power and usefulness of the computers used in process control applications, the continued evolution of artificial intelligence software applications for process control,
What is a macro evolution?
Micro-evolution is not only a part of macro-evolution, it is the same mechanism as macro-evolution. Macro-evolution includes speciation, as a result of continuing micro-evolution.
What part of speech is evolution?
Evolution is a noun.
What is the difference between evolution and theories of evolution?
Evolution is the process by which species change over time through natural selection. Theories of evolution, such as Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, are explanations for how evolution occurs and the mechanisms driving it. In essence, evolution is the phenomenon, while theories of evolution are the explanations for how it happens.
What is the difference between chemical evolution and biological evolution?
The word evolution is a noun derived from the verb 'to evolve', which means to change over time. In science, only one type of evolution is given the title evolution in a special sense, where in a scientific context it refers solely to the changing of living organisms, the evolution of living organisms through genetic changes in populations which lead to adaptations which lead to speciation, all over long periods of time. Chemical evolution may sometimes refer to the mishmash of carbon based chains and forming aminoacids in the Precambrian seas prior to true life-formation; abiogenesis. It is not a special term of 'evolution' as that only occurs in the biological sense. It is therefore an evolution from the sense of the verb 'evolve' which merely unspecifically denotes a change.
