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Binary mathmatic introduced
Code used for early computer programming -
Worlds first programmer
Ada, Countess of Loveless uses binary code to write first program -
George Boole develops Boolean Logic
Boolean logic will become the basis for computer logic -
Flip-Flop Circut Invented
Technology starting to form so that computers can be built and process functions quickly -
Zuse introduces his Z1
First programmable calculating machine to use the binary system. -
IBM builds the first hard drive
Hard drive allows for storage of programs -
Ed Roberts, father of the personal computer, designs the Altair 8800
Comuters become reality for the general public. -
Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniak design and build the Apple 1
The compitions between Apple and IBM has started -
IBM hires Microsoft to develop an operating system for their proposed personal computer
MS DOS is born. Individuals can now write thier own programs -
Microsoft announces the Windows operating system
The operating system to change all operating systems
