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Konrad Zuse invents FIRST freely programmable computer
Describe:
Konrad Zuse created the world's first freely programmable computer.
Why:
FIRST freely programmable computer. First. -
John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry invent ABC computer
DESCRIBE:
The ABC computer was invented as an advancement to the Z1 computer(See Zuse event, 1936) WHY:
Because advancements are necessary within creating something memorable. -
Transistor
DESCRIBE:
Though it is not a computer itself, this component would further advance the idea itself.
WHY:
Because it would advance the idea, and the component is important. -
Bank's Are Revolutionized
DESCRIBE:
The MICR(magnetic ink character recongition) was invented as the first machine that could read checks.
WHY:
This would revolutionize banks, as part of the early integration of technology into them. -
The Integrated Circuit
The Integrated Circuit(also known as the Chip) is invented. WHY: This is important as the chip is nearly in every technology today. -
Computer Games
DESCRIBE: The first computer game, Space War, is invented!
WHY: The first computer game! Now, there are millions and millions of them! -
Mouse
Describe: The Mouse got its name as the mouse!
Why: Because the Mouse first became the Mouse! I wonder what it was called before it was given the name... -
Floppy
DESCRIBE: The Floppy Disk is invented.
WHY: The Floppy Disk was a giant step forwards in memory storage. -
GUI
DESCRIBE: The first home computer with A GUI is released.
WHY: GUI is important as it makes things easier to navigate. -
Microsoft VS. Apple
DESCRIBE: Microsoft starts its war with Apple.
WHY: STARTS the war. Apple vs. Microsoft is one heck of a tech war that continues to this very day.
