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Computer Timeline
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John Napier
He invented a set of rods that could perform complex calculations. These are called "Napier's Bones." -
Joseph-Marie Jacquard
Developed a weaving loom that used punch cards to replicate designs, -
Charles Babbage
He created the difference engine. An adding and multiplication machine. -
Charles Babbage's Son
Charle's son completes the Analytical Engine. -
Grace Hopper
Between 1945-1975 Grace Hopper developed a high level language compiler. She also found the first computer bug ever, which was in fact a month. -
Transistor Development
William B. Shockley, Walter H. Brattian, and John Bardeen developed the transistor at Bell Laboratories -
Microprocessors
Microprocessors were developed throughout the 1970s. -
Scelbi Company Offers Personal Computer Kit
Scelbi Company offered a computer kit using the Xerox 8008 Chip. It was for sale for $565. -
Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak
Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak invented the Apple 1. It sold so well they had enough money to create the Apple 2. -
The Cray 1
The Cray 1 was the first super computer which was available for purchase. It was based upon physics principles related to super cooling. -
The First Personal Computer
The Commodore Business Machines introduce the PET, the first personal computer. -
Bill Gates & Paul Allen
Bill Gates & Paul Allen modify QDOS for IBM. -
The K Computer
The K Computer is built in Japan.It does 8 quadrillion calculations per second. It is more super than the super computer was. ever.
