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First "Computer"
Charles Babbage invented the difference engine in 1822, the exact date is not known, the difference engine worked by punching numbers into cards to get different outputs. Source: -
First Computing Device
Konrad Zuse, a German engineer unveiled the Z3, a device that was faster and could compute more advanced equations than any other device. Source: -
EINAC developed and put into service
The EINAC was a British made all purpose calculating machine. It was the first fully functional electronic computer and was put into service at the University of Pennsylvania. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/194060.htm -
First Integrated Circuits on spacecraft
At a price of $120 each, integrated circuits are being commissioned on the Gemini Spacecraft. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1960.htm -
First Selectric Typewriter produced
IBM releases the first selectric typewriter Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1960.htm -
IBM makes first 64 bit computer
IBM releases the 7030 Stretch Supercomputer, the first 64 bit. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1961.htm -
UNIX Created
Dennis Ritchie and Kenneth Thompson complete the UNIX system. Source: http://www.computerhistory.org/internethistory/1970s/ -
ARPANET Uses 14 Nodes
BBN modifies the design of the IMP to make this possible. Source: http://www.computerhistory.org/internethistory/1970s/ -
Apple announces the Macintosh
Apple announces they will release their personal computer, the Macintosh. Source: http://www.computerhistory.org/internethistory/1980s/ -
Microsoft reaches $1 Billion in sales
The Microsoft company reaches $1 Billion in sales. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1990.htm -
Dial up internet released
The World, a internet service provider, releases dial up internet commercially. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1990.htm -
Windows 3.0 Released
Microsoft release Windows 3.0, they sold more than 3 million copies. Source: http://www.computerhope.com/history/1990.htm