Computer History

  • Z1 Computer

    Z1 Computer
    First freely programmable computer, chose it because it was the first real computer.
  • Harvard Mark 1 Computer

    Harvard Mark 1 Computer
    It was designed at Harvard University during World War II, I selected it because it was one of the fist milestones in computer technology.
  • UNIVAC Computer

    UNIVAC Computer
    The first commercial computer that could also picik presidential winners. I chose this because it's a major advancement in technology for that time.
  • ERMA and MICR

    ERMA and MICR
    The first official bank idustry computer that could process checks. I chose it because banks need computers to fuction so it was a good thing to have.
  • Spacewar Computer Game

    Spacewar Computer Game
    The first ever computer game. I chose this because computer games are a big part of our lives today.
  • ARPAnet

    ARPAnet
    The original internet. This is really important because the internet is a really big thing in today's society.
  • Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor

    Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor
    The first ever microprocessor. I chose this because it was a major advancement in computers that made it so it could store things.
  • IBM 1500 Computers

    IBM 1500 Computers
    The first consumer computers. I chose this because it was important that average people could use computers.
  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    The first home computer with GUI. I chose this because GUI was a big advancement and so was having a home computer that actual people could use.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Started the war between Apple and Microsoft. I picked this event because it was a really big deal that 2 types of affordable computers were available.