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Computer History
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Z1
In 1938 Konrad Zuse created the Z1 which was a binary computing machine.
Read more I chose this event because this is the first appearance of a binary computing machine after 1930 -
Colossus
Read moreAlan Turing developes a code breaking machine called Colossus I chose this event because code breaking machines are still used. -
CRT
Read moreF.C. Williams creates the CRT (cathode-ray tube), a forerunner to the RAM (Random Access Memory) I chose this event because the RAM is a central part of computers today -
First Computer
Hideo Yamachito creates the first computer in Japan I chose this event because it's the first computer -
Integrated Circuit Chip
The first integrated circuit or silicon chip is made by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce. I chose this event because integrated circuit chips are how computers send their data -
ASCII
The American Standard Code for Information is invented to standardize communication between computers I chose this event because the standardized language is still in place today -
Floppy Disk
IBM creates the first floppy disk I chose this event because IBM created a floppy disk which would later become a commonly used tool -
RAM
Intel introduces the first RAM chip and microprocessor, the Intel 4004 I chose this event because RAM is integral to computers' functions -
MODEM
Ward Christensen introduces MODEM, which allows two computers to send and receive files over a phone line I chose this event because this is like the forerunner for the internet/email -
MS-DOS
Microsoft Windows eliminates the need to type all commands, using menus, tabs, icons, and a mouse. Microsoft introducing GUI allowed normal people to operate computers -
World Wide Web
The internet is launched publicly I chose this event because it's the internet
