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History of Computers
This is the history of computers since the 1940's and the top 10 most important events. -
Jay Forester develops magnetic memory
One of the very first forms of memory storage.
It's important because magnetic memory was absolutely key in making RAM. -
Felker and Harris invent TRADIC,
The TRADIC computer was the first transistorized computer invented. I think it's important because it was the first really effiecient computer. -
AT&T designed its Dataphone
This Dataphone was designed specifically for converting digital computer information to analog signals to get across its long distance network -
Tandy Radio Shack is founded
Tandy Radio Shack is an electronic store where you can purchase vital things that have to do with technology. I think that this is very important because Radio Shack is still around today and is doing well. -
Victor Scheinman´s Stanford Arm
Victor Scheinman´s Stanford Arm was the first functioning robotic arm invented. I think that it's important, because one day that evolved into a full robot, versus just an arm. -
Don Lancaster invented the TV Typewriter
This invention was the first display of information on an average person's TV. I think it's really important because nowadays we can do almost the same thing (but much more efficient) and that would not have been made possible without the TV Typewriter -
Computers Become Popular
At this point in time there were 10 million computers being used in the United States. I think that that's important because computers finally starting becoming popular, very much as they are today. -
Apple Comes out with New Computer
Apple comes out with the Macintosh computer that had a mouse and window interface. It's important because Apple designs are still based off of this one. -
Google is Invented
Google is a search engine that allows people to type in a topic and find results on the internet. This is extremely important because Google is still used every day by billions of people. -
XBox Invented
The XBox is a type of video game system that is used by millions of people all over the world. I think it's important because it really changed the way the world viewed video games, with a dramatic technology improvment.
