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Birth of Konrad Zuse
born in Berlin, Germany -
planning done for Z1
1st relay computer in the world.
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Developed Conditional Combinatoric system
theoretical base of his computers -
prototype done for Z1
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manufacturing started for Z2
better Z1.
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prototype done for Z2
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began building Z3
first workable, programmable computer
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presented Z3
(day unknown)
was actually ready in Spring 1941.
presented to scientists in Berlin. -
started Z4
goal was to be mass produced.
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S1
employer: Henschel aircraft company.
computer for measuring the surface of wings of airplanes.
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S2
successor of S1.
considered 1st process computer in world.
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Z4~
because of war Zuse couldn't work on the Z4.
reassembled in 1948 and sold to Prof. Stieful.
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Z5
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Z22
electronic computer based on vacuum tubes.
first "stored program" computer from Zuse.
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Z43
last Zuse computer.
modern transistor computer with TTL logic.
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Received Werner von Siemens Award
most prestigious technical award in Germany.
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Received Harry Goode Memorial Award
received with George Stibitz.
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Began Helix-Tower Project
final project.
variable height tower for producing energy in an easier way.
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Received Patent
patent for mechanics for Helix-Tower project.
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Death of Konrad Zuse
died of a heart attack in Hunfeld, Germany
