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Z1 Computer
The z1 Computer was the very first freely programable computer. It is important because it was the binary computer and a big stepping stone to future technology. Programing computers today is very important -
Harvard Mark 1 Computer
This computer was controlled by pre-punched paper tape. It was capable of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and references to previous results. This computer was imortant because it was used in the navy for ballistic equations. -
UNIVAC Computer
The UNIVAC Computer was the very first commercial computer and this computer made it possible to pick presidential winners. I think that this computer is important because it made the election process faster and much easier. -
Integrated Circuit
The integrated circuit placed the previously separated transistors, resistors, capacitors and all the connecting wiring onto a single chip. This was important because it compacted several important parts into one smaller part. It was very conveiniant. -
ARPAnet
ARPAnet protected the flow of information between military installations. It did this by creating a network of geographically separated computers that could exchange information. This was important because it allowed the militaries information to stay safe. -
The Floppy Disk
The very first floppy disk was an 8-inch flexible plastic disk coated with magnetic iron oxide. Computer data was written to and read from this disk's surface. This disk was important because it stored information for the computer. -
Apple Lisa Computer
The Apple Lisa Computer was the first home computer with a GUI, a graphical user interface. This was important because it was compacted and much smaller than previous computers, it also had a GUI. -
Video Toaster
The Video Toaster was a video editing and production system for the Amiga line of computers. It included custom hardware and special software. This was important because it was much cheaper than other video editing systems. -
WebTV
TV was introduced on the web. This was important because you were capable of watching tv on the computer as well as the actualll tv. -
ipod
The ipod was created by the Apple Company. It allowed you to carry 1,000 songs in your pocket! The ipod was important because it lead to many more generations like the ipod touch and the iphone.
