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the analytical machine
Proposed mechanical general-purpose computer designed by English mathematician and computer pioneer Charles Babbage -
holes in cards
Piece of stiff paper that can be used to contain digital information -
Von Neumann architecture
The von Neumann architecture, which is also known as the von Neumann model. John Von Neumann described the basic arrangement of a computer. -
ENIAC
Was amongst the earliest electronic general-purpose computers made. ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. -
high-level programming language
High-level language is a computer programming language that isn't limited by the computer, designed for a specific job, and is easier to understand. It is more like human language and less like machine language -
UNIVAC
The UNIVAC handled both numbers and alphabetic characters equally well. The UNIVAC was unique in that it separated the complex problems of input and output -
UNIX operating system
Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open-source software development and distribution -
Altair
Was the first personal computer -
CRAY-1
The Cray-1 was 10 times faster than competing machines -
Apple
Is an American multinational technology company -
first electronic spreadsheet
The first electronic spreadsheet on a microcomputer, and it helped turn the Apple II computer into a popular and widely used system -
Windows
Computer dictionary definition for what window means including related links, information, and terms. -
Pc
Is a small, relatively inexpensive computer designed for an individual user. All are based on the microprocessor technology that enables manufacturers to put an entire CPU on one chip -
Macintosh
The Macintosh features a graphical user interface that utilizes windows, icons, and a mouse to make it relatively easy for novices to use the computer productively.
