-
Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher and inventor born on December 26, 1791. Often refered to as "The Father of Computing," Charles Babbage's detailed plan for mechanical calculating engines, difference Engines, and analytical Engines would have had the majority of the essential components of the present-day computer (it was never finished). -
Douglas Engelbart
Douglas Engelbart was an American engineer and inventor. He is most know for his creation of the computer mouse. He gave a presentation of his inventions in 1968. Within it he gave the world's first demonstration of the computer mouse, video conferencing, teleconferencing, hypertext, word processing, hypermedia, object addressing and dynamic file linking, and a collaborative real-time editor. This was truely groundbreaking for it's time. -
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955. He is know as the co-founder of Apple with Steve Wozniak. Together they developed groundbraking products such as the iPod, Iphone and iPad. Steve Job's effect on the world proceeds with today through his achievements in innovation, advancement, and item improvement. -
Bill Gates
Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955. He is an American businessperson, programming designer, financial specialist, and philanthropist. He is most popular as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation. He contributed to technology by his initial vision of widespread computing at home and in the workplace and business abilities in making an world-wide company and for his commitment to the improvement of the computer business. -
Elon Musk
Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971. Elon Musk is the CEO of SPaceX. He has said the goals of companys he is involved in revolve around his vision to "change the world and help humanity". His goals include reducing global warming through sustainable energy production and consumption, and reducing the risk of human extinction by establishing a human colony on Mars.
