1970s computer

1970s Computer Advancements

By liannamarie

  • Amdahl 470

    Amdahl 470
    Gene Amdahl, the creator of the IBM System/360, creates Amdahl Corporation, to give competition to IBM. Amdahl Corporation released the Amdahl 470, which ran the same software as the IBM System/360, but was less expensive, smaller, and faster. Source

  • Kenbak-1

    Kenbak-1
    Kenbak-1 was one of the earliest personal computers. Kenbak-1 relied on switches for input and lights for output from its 256-byte memory. Eventually, in 1973, Kenbak Corporation would close its doors after selling only 40 computers. Source

  • C Programming Language

    C Programming Language
    Dennis Ritchie and his team created C programming language. This was developed based on the earlier language, Basic Combined Programming Language (BCPL), and then would soon re-write the source code for Unix. Source

  • Ethernet

    Ethernet
    Ethernet was created as a part of Xerox PARC's vision of an "office of the future." Ethernet adapted techniques from ALOHAnet, which was wireless, to treat cables as a medium. Source

  • Xerox PARC Alto

    Xerox PARC Alto
    Xerox PARC Altho was a graphical user interface that used windows, icons, and a mouse. It was also able to share files and print. The Alto also had several different innovative applications. Source

  • Community Memory

    Community Memory
    A terminal connected to a time-shared mainframe computer, for sending messages and announcements, could be used by anyone. At this time, computers were only used as tools of government and corporate power. Source

  • Queen Elizabeth II's First Email

    Queen Elizabeth II's First Email
    Queen Elizabeth II, to demonstrate networking technology, sends out the first email on March 26. Source

  • Apple II

    Apple II
    The Apple II held many new changes to computing technology. The Apple II came equipped with the main logic board, switching power supply, keyboard, case, manual, game paddles, and the game Breakout. The other main factor of the Apple II was the ability to be connected to a color television set and it produced brilliant color graphics for the time. Source

  • First Computer in the White House

    First Computer in the White House
    During Jimmy Carter's time in office, the White House had the first computer installed. White House staff were given access to a shared Hewlett-Packard HP3000 computer. The technology team also acquired a Xerox Alto for the Oval Office. Source

  • Atari Model 400 and Model 800

    Atari Model 400 and Model 800
    Atari Model 400 and Model 800 are released. Both computers allow for gaming capability; however, the 800 was used primarily as computer. Source