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First computer idea - Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage came up with the idea to make a machine to do repetitive calculations accurately and quickly. -
Charles Babbage invents the first computer.
Charles Babbage, A mechanical engineer originated the concept of the first computer. He is considered "Father of the computer", He invented the first mechanical computer in the early 19th century. -
Engineers invent the "floppy disk"
Alan Shugart leads a team of IBM engineers who invented the "floppy disk" which lets data be shared among computers. -
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak start Apple computers.
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak roll out "Apple I" the first computer with a single circut board. -
Apple's GUI
Apple's Lisa is the first personal computer with a GUI. It also features a drop-down menu and icons. It flops but eventually evolves into the Macintosh. The Gavilan SC is the first portable computer with the familiar flip form factor and the first to be marketed as a "laptop." -
Microsoft announces Windows.
1985: Microsoft announces Windows, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. This was the company's response to Apple's GUI. Commodore unveils the Amiga 1000, which features advanced audio and video capabilities. -
Youtube.
Youtube launched. -
Apple introduces the Macbook Pro.
Apple introduces the MacBook Pro, its first Intel-based, dual-core mobile computer, as well as an Intel-based iMac. Nintendo's Wii game console hits the market. -
Apple watch.
Apple releases the Apple Watch. Microsoft releases Windows 10.