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Z1 Computer
First freely programmable computer. This is important because it started the process to making the computers we have today. -
ABC Computer
It is important because it could process language. This was a breakthrough because it lead to the creation of better computers that could help with simple everyday things such as writing. -
Harvard Mark-1
This was the first room sized computer that was able to calculate hard math and create math tables. This is important because it gave the ideas for our TI calculators we use today. -
Colossus
This was a computer that used 1,500 vaccums in order to break the codes of the Nazi's in WW2 this is important because it is like a first spyware too. -
EDSAC
This was the first computer finished that could store memory. This is important because computers now became systems that were more personalized and advanced because it could store memory. -
Manchester Mark I
This was the very first computer that had everything it was a complete system. It's important because now people could take this and build off it instead of putting together multiple parts. -
Standards Eastern Automatic Computer
This was important because it was the first computer to have all-diode logic, a technology more reliable than vacuum tubes. -
IBM 650 magnetic drum calculator
This was a calculator created and sold.
This is important because it was the first mass produced computer. -
the Alto
the Alto was the first work station with a built-in mouse for input. Important because it was one of the first computer that could fit on a table and was sold commercially. -
PC clone
This computer was a portable one that was smaller but had all the systems that a regular PC had. The very first laptops.
