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History of Computers

  • ENIAC

    ENIAC
    The first computer (ENIAC) was released and filled an entire room.
  • Interglatic Network

    Interglatic Network
    J.C.R. Licklider creates the "Interglatic Computer Netowrk," what will become the interenet. He theorized online banking and digital libraries.
  • IBM PC

    IBM PC
    IBM creates the first personal home computer. This gives way to what we refer to today as "PC" computers.
  • Macintosh Computer

    Macintosh Computer
    Steve Jobs and apple release the Macintosh computer featuring the first "mouse," At that time is was configured as a small button.
  • Windows

    Windows
    Bill Gates and Microsoft release a program called "Windows 1.0;" what will be known as the first "windows" program. This becomes a huge change in desktop computing.
  • IBM "Deep Blue"

    IBM "Deep Blue"
    IBM's "Deep Blue" computer competes and defeats world champion Garry Kasparov in a six game match of chess.
  • Google

    Google
    Larry Paige and Sergey Brin develope a new search engine, "Google." Their goal was to orangize the infinite amount of information found on the web.
  • Iphone

    Iphone
    Steve Jobs and Apple release the first Iphone. It was referred to as both a handheld computer and phone that runs what are referred to as applications or "apps." This is the beginning of the new era of what we call "smart phones."
  • Ipad

    Ipad
    Steve Jobs and Apple release the Ipad or what is referred to as a "tablet computer." It is a device that runs as a bigger verison of the Iphone and smaller verison (small enough to fit in your lap) than a computer. This device also runs "apps" and only weighed 1.5 pounds.
  • Apple Watch

    Apple Watch
    Apple WatchApple will be releasing their first ever "Smart Watch." They claim this to be their first ever personal product because it is the first one to be worn.