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Jacquard Loom
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Concept of the Computer
-Alan Turing showcased the Turning machine (universal machine)
-Capable of computing all computable things
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The Creation of the "Model K" Adder
-The simple demonstration circuit was created
-This applied Boolean concept to the computers
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First Electronic Digital Computer
-Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) was first electronic and digital computer
-Dr. John V. Atanasoff and Clifford Berry were inventors
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The First Programmable Computer
-The famous Z1 was invented by Konrad Zuse
-First elector-mechanical binary programmable computer
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The Beginning of HP
-David Packard and Bill Hewlett founded the company
-HP 200A Audio Oscillator was their first product
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The Complex Number Calculator
-George Stibitz demonstrated CNC at Darmouth College
-Most likely first example of remote access computing
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Z3 Completed
-Early computer constructed by Konrad Zuse in total isolation
-Used 2300 relays, binary arithmetics, and 22-bit word length
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First Computer to Store Main Memory
-J. V. Atansoff and C. Berry design this computer
-Can solve 29 equations at once
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Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator Completed
-ENIAC invented by J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly
-First electronic computer used for general purposes
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Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator
-EDSAC is first the stored program electronic computer
-Memory was created using vacuum tubes and mercury delay lines
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First Computer Company
-Electronic Controls Company was the name of the company
-J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly were the founders
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First Stored Program Computer
-ERA1101 (UNIVAC 1101) first computer capable of running and storing a program from memory
-Stored 1 million bits, first used by US Navy
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Whirlwind Machine
-MIT introduced this revolutionary computer, the first with RAM
-Digital computer with magnetic core RAM and real-time graphics
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The Computer Chip
-Created by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce
-Also known as the integrated circuit
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The PDP Wave
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First Desktop Computer
-Programma 101 was the first desktop unveiled to the public
-Each were $3200, and many of the citizens bought one
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HP's First Computer
-2116A was HP’s first creation
- Used integrated circuits in the commercial product
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Intel 4000
-First microprocessor introduced by HP
- It consisted of 2250 transistors, and could perform 9000 operations every second
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The Micral
-André Truong Trong Thi developed the micro computer with Francois Gernelle
-Was first commercial non-assembly computer, and sold for low price
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The First Personal Computer
-Ed Roberts introduced the Altair 8800
-Used a series of switches for input and output data by turning on and off a lights
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The First Portable Computer
-The IBM 5100 was released in September
-It was 55 pounds, had a five inch CRT display, and 64 KB of RAM
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The Beginning of Apple
-Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started Apple Computers
-Created the Apple I, which had one circuit board
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The First IBM Personal Computer
-The “Acorn” used Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system
-First time sold outside distributors
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Apple Lisa
-First commercial personal computer with a graphical user interface
-Came with 1 MB of RAM and a 12-inch black-and-white monitor
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The Competition Begins
-Microsoft introduces Windows, the biggest competitor to Apple
-Revealed Amiga 1000, which had advanced audio and video capabilities
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HTML
-Tim Berners-Lee created the HyperText Markup Language
-Led to rise of the World Wide Web.
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The Rise of Google
-Sergey Brin and Larry Page develop the Google search
-Revolutionary invention
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WiFi
-The connection to the internet without wires
-Became part of the computer language
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Advanced Processors
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Windows 7
-Microsoft released Windows 7
-Offers ability to pin applications to toolbar, and many features
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Cloud Storage
-First ever storage online
-Released from Google and Oracle
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Windows 10
-Microsoft released Windows 10
-Features including Cortana, start up menu, and many more
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