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Computer History Timeline

By kearnscougar

  • First binary digital computer invented

    First binary digital computer invented
    Konrad Zuse creates first digital binary computer. It read instructions using a punch tape. I included it because it was the first step into modern computers.

  • First working robot

    First working robot
    GM makes the first robot called ultimate to work in a factory. I chose this because I think that this changed the production of cars, to make it faster and more efficient.

  • First word processor invented

    First word processor invented
    IBM invents the first word processer. It was known as the buzz word. I think it is important because now, everybody uses word processers today. It has changed how we write.

  • First super computer invented

    First super computer invented
    Seymour Cray created the first super computer. It was called CDC 7600. I chose this because it was the next step of the progression of computers

  • First mouse invented

    First mouse invented
    Doulgas Engelbart invented the first mouse. It was a handled thing that worked using a wheel that would move against a surface. i chose this because the mouse is used in most computers and it was a big step into interactive computing.

  • First email created

    First email created
    Ray Tomlinson invented the first email. It was sent from computers side by side using a network. The massage was QWERTYUIO. I chose this because email was the first interaction between people with computers.

  • First video game

    First video game
    Pong, the first video game was created by Atari. It is a 2D tennis game. it was not 'officially' the first video game, but it was the first to game major popularity.

  • First portable computer

    First portable computer
    First portable computer invented by the Altair. I think it is important because everything is changing into portable such as smartphones and notebooks, so this is very important.

  • Apple created Macintosh

    Apple created Macintosh
    Apple creates Macintosh with window interface and a mouse.

  • World Wide Web introduced

    World Wide Web introduced
    The World Wide Web introduced to the public. The group who created it "aims to allow links to be made to any information anywhere". I chose this because the Internet is basically what we consider a computer. It changed everything about a computer and the beginning of a new era communication.