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Difference Engine
Idea by Charles Babbage, he never actually built this as he ran out of money, but this influenced the concept of a programmable computer. -
Analytical Engine
This is the first automatic calculating machine, This is the succeeder of th\e Difference Engine created by Charles Babbage. Only part of the machine was created since Babbage died. -
First Keyboard
The first Keyboard was created, and people stopped using punch cards. The keyboard was a lot more efficent and allowed people to type information quicker. Christopher Latham Sholes was the person who invented the keyboard and its 'QWERTY' layout, along with the typewriter. The keyboard has eveolved since, with more controls, however the 'QWERTY' layout has been kept over the years. -
Floppy Disks
Floppy disks were developed in the 1960's and were used up to the early 2000's. They became comercially available in 1971. There were many different sized floppy disks, but the main three were the 8",5 1/4" and the 3 1/2" disks -
First Computer Game
The first computer game known as 'Space Wars' was created by Steve Russell -
First Computer Mouse
The first computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart. The computer mouse looked like a mouse, hence its name. The shapes, controls and functions fo the mouse have changed since, but the original concept was kept over the years. -
Internet
The original internet was called ARPANET created by Robert Taylor, Leonard Kleinrock and J. C. R. Licklider. -
First RAM Chip
First available RAM chip created by INTEL. -
Touch-screen technology
Samuel G. Hurst created the resistive touchscreen in 1971 called the Elograph, however, it was not mass-produced and sold until the early 1980's. -
Email
Ray Tomlinson Invents E-mail, which is a big part of our lives today. -
Microsoft Was founded
Microsoft is a big part of computers, it is one of the most successful companies in the world. Now, micorsoft not only makes computers, it makes softwares and even phones that are a big part of the world we live in today. -
Apple was founded
Apple is one of the most successful companies. It was founded by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne and Steve Wozniak. Apple created computers, phones and other softwares that are a big part of the world we live in today. -
Home Computer
The first home computer was available, this computer was made for people's use at home. -
First portable computer
The osborne 1 was the first successful portable computer released by Osborne Computer Cooporation. It weight 10.7 kg,and cost $1,795 USD -
Apple Lisa Computer
This was the first home computer with (GUI) Graphic User interface made by Apple
