Computer History

By Dani Soto

  • The Complex Number Calculator

    The Complex Number Calculator
    (CNC) is completed.This is considered to be the first demonstration of remote access computing. This was important because it is what started it all.

  • The EDSAC

    The EDSAC
    Maurice Wilkes assembled the EDSAC, the first practical stored-program computer, at Cambridge University. This is important because it is the first practical stored program computer.

  • Electronic Computer

    Electronic Computer
    The first electronic computer is created in Japan by Hideo Yamachito. I chose to include this even because I feel like it is important that Yamachito invented the electronic computer.

  • ARPA

    ARPA
    ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency) and NASA is formed. I chose to include this event because I feel like NASA has a lot to do with all the technology.

  • The Integrated Circuit

    The Integrated Circuit
    Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce invented the Integrated Circuit. Known as a 'The Chip'
    I included this event in my timeline because it is important, with out the intergrated circuit we wouldn`t have the computers we have today.

  • ARPAnet

    ARPAnet
    In 1969 the ARPAnet was invented. The ARPAnet is the original Internet. I this event is important because a computer is nothing without the internet.

  • The Ethernet Computer Networking

    The Ethernet Computer Networking
    Robert Metcalfe & Xerox invented the Ethernet Computer Networking.The ethernet is a system for connecting computers within a building using hardware running from machine to machine. I think that it is important because the ethernet is the most widely installed LAN protocol.

  • The First Hobby and Home Computers

    The First Hobby and Home Computers
    In 1974/75, Scelbi & Mark-8 Altair & IBM 5100 Computers were introduced to the public.They are the first consumer computers. They are important because they are what led us to almost everyone having a computer at home.

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft
    In 1985, Microsoft Windows was launched. I believe that this event is important because most people use this program and Apple. They are very useful.

  • iPhone

    iPhone
    On June 29, 2007, Apple Computers released its new touch screen smart phone called the iPhone. I included this event in my timeline because I think this invention changed the way we live.