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Holes In Cards
Stiff paper that contains digital information. They are used to control textile looms and fairground organs. -
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The Analytical Machine
First attempt to a mechanical computing device. It incorporates arithmetic, logic unit, and control flow. -
UNIVAC
Used to predict the outcome of the Presidential outcome of the election in 1951. It was used widely for theoretic purposes. -
Von Neumann Architecture
Digital computer with subdivisions of a processing unit. One of the earliest computers that had fixed programs. -
ENIAC
It was designed to calculate. It had the speed of one thousand times that of electro- mechanical machines. -
First Electronic Spreadsheet
Program for organizing and analyzing information in tabular form. Used throughout the business world. -
PC
Made so that the size, capabilities, and price makes it perfect for an individual person. In 2005 125 million PC’s shipped out. -
UNIX Operating System
Multitasking computer. It was meant to be a programmer’s work bench. -
High-Level Programming Language
Makes it easier to use by using natural language. It supports concepts we know. -
Altair
They came in build it yourself kits. Came with the first programming language. -
CRAY-1
One of the most well known and most successful supercomputer of all time. Made up of four 7600’s in a box. -
Apple
Software consists of OS, X, and iOS. It also offers a program called iCloud, which syncs and provides storage. -
Macintosh
It is a line of personal computers. They are mainly used for home, education, and professional marketing. -
Windows
Windows is generally associated with graphical displays. The earliest models stored several windows.
