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Computer Timeline

By Chevy Putman

  • Z1

    Z1
    Konrad Zuse creates the Z1 Computer a binary digital computer using punch tape

  • ABC Computer

    ABC Computer
    John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford Berry develop the ABC (Atanasoft-Berry Computer) prototype

  • FORTRAN

    FORTRAN
    John Backus & IBM develop the FORTRAN Computer Programming Language

  • Silicon Chip

    Silicon Chip
    The first integrated circuit, or silicon chip, is produced by the US Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce

  • RAM

    RAM
    Intel introduces the world's first available dynamic RAM ( random-access memory) chip and the first microprocessor, the Intel 4004.

  • First Video Game

    First Video Game
    Atari releases Pong, the first commercial video game

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft
    MS-DOS Computer Operating System increases its success

  • Nintendo

    Nintendo
    The Nintendo Entertainment System makes its debut.

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    The World Wide Web is launched to the public

  • Web TV

    Web TV
    WebTV is introduced