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First Freely Programmable Computer
Konrad Zuse successfully created the first freely programmable computer, which is identified as the Z1 Computer. -
The Transistor
John Bardeen, Walter Brattain & Wiliam Shockley created the transistor. Even though it wasn't a computer but it greatly effected the evolution of computers. The transistor could amplify and switch electroic signals and electrical power. -
First commercial computer & able to pick presidential winners.
John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly created the first commercial computer, known as the UNIVAC Computer. It cost approximately one million dollars to build. -
The Integrated Circuit
Jack kilby and Robert Noyce created the first Integrated Cicuit otherwise known as 'The Chip'. Even though it had a lot of problems with it, it was still groundbreaking in the advancement of technology and what it can do. Jack worked at Texas Instuments when he invented the chip, then afterwards he then lead that team to create the invention of the first hand-held calculator. Jack Kilby won the Nobel Prize in Physics in the year 2000. -
The first computer game
Steve Russel invented the first computer game which is called 'Spacewar!'. This further demonstrated what technology can do. -
The Original Internet
ARPAnet created the earliest version of the internet, while the internet today has changed alot, the fact that the orignal internet advanced the technology alot. In the case that the internet is used everyday. -
The First Consumer Computer
Scelbi & Mark-8 Altair & IBM 5100 Computers created the first consumer Computer. Therefore, giving normal civilians the ability to use a Computer for their own use. Making it friendly for people to use. -
The Friendly War Begins
Microsoft and Apple begin their friendly 'war' between each other to deliver to the public the better Computers and technology. This 'war' is still going on today between the two major companies.
