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History of Computers

  • First Computer Eniac

    First Computer Eniac
    The first computer called Eniac is introduced to the public
  • Second Generation of Computers

    Second Generation of Computers
    The second generation of computers starts, which used transistors to process information instead of vacuum tubes. New programming languages such as COBOL and FORTRAN were developed.
  • Integrated Circuits

    Integrated Circuits
    Integrated circuits begin to be used in the computers, which increased the processing capacity and reduced the size of the machines.
  • Microprocessor Appears

    Microprocessor Appears
    The microprocessor appears: a single integrated circuit in which the basic elements of the computer meet. The first personal computers begin to develop.
  • The Firtst Apples Computers

    The Firtst Apples Computers
    Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak make the Apple I. This computer allowed users to see what they were doing on a screen, unlike other models. Then an improved version called Apple II came, which sold millions of units.
  • IBM PC

    IBM PC
    The IBM PC is on sale as a home computer and revolutionizes computing. It increases the development of software and operating systems with which computers run.
  • Web Appears

    Web Appears
    It appears the WWW or Web, one of the main internet services, which makes the use of computers more useful in different areas.
  • Nokia Tablet

    Nokia Tablet
    A prototype tablet called Nokia 510 webtablet is introduced, with a 10 inches touch screen.