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ROM (Read-Only Memory)
ROM was made to keep software originally on the computer, which allows the computer to boot up and have the software it needs to be able to work.
ROM was made in 1956 by James Russell.
It affected the PC-Evolution by letting computers work and boot up to start with. It also affected society because a lot of jobs use computers and without ROM, computers wouldn't even work.
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RAM (Random Access Memory)
RAM is a device that allows people store and retrieve information into a computer.
RAM was first made in 1967 in IBM by Robert Dennard.
The purpose RAM was made was to store data in computers and other electronic devices.
The way this evolved the computer was that it gave more to a computer by enabling it to store data and other things into computer.
The way it changed society was that it allowed devices we use everyday, like mobile phones, be usable.
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Xerox PARC Alto
Xerox PARC Alto was the first computer designed to support an operating system based on a graphical user interface.
The first machine was introduced on the first of March, 1973 by Xerox PARC.
This changed PC Evolution and society because since it was the first computer, which made other people determined to make better a faster computers.
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Commodore 64
A computer most known for its programmable sound generating chip.
Made in 1982 by Commodore Business Machines at their company site.
CBM wanted to create a 64 kilobyte home computer for show at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show.
How it was a change to the evolution of PC's is that it was really easy to use to write programs. How it changed society was that it became easier for people to do things on a computer.
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PowerBook 100
This is a portable sub-notebook personal computer.
Was released on October 21 of 1991, and created by Apple.
PowerBook 100 was made because Apple wanted to increase the market share by lowering prices and releasing new "hit" products.
It helped the PC Evolution because it showed them the bad and good stuff in the computer. It effected society by giving them a good personal computer than is portable and good to use.
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Thinkpad 701C
A laptop that improved standardization and interchangeability of parts.
This laptop was released in 1995, and designed by John Karidis for IBM.
Was made so that it was both compact, and comfortable to use.
It effected the PC Evolution because it was the first major change in the desktop computer enclosure and other things which improved standardization. Effected society by giving a more easily portable and comfortable computer.
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Intel ATX
Was the first major change in the desktop computer enclosure, motherboard, and power supply, which improved standardization and interchangeability of parts. -
MacBook
Was created for educational purposes in schools to help teach, which enhanced education throughout the schools letting kids research better and learn easier. -
Iphone
Was one of the first smartphones created using a touch-screen instead of a stylus or a keyboard, which gave people more freedom of bring a small mobile device around with you without having to carry keyboards or mouses. -
Kindle
The Kindle had a 6=inch screen and 250 MB of memory, which can expand by SD card, it also had a Ink electronic paper displays. This allowed people who had Kindle's an easier time to read the books that they downloaded on it. -
Apple iPad
Was one of the first tablet computers designed and marketed by Apple. It has a bigger screen than the iPhone but still has the basic functions that an iPhone has, but not the ability to call. The iPad has been in use by schools to further increase education with ease. -
Apple Watch
Apple watch created a computer into a watch form with Apple's iOS system, which gives easier access with your phone of and the use for the time. -
Hovering Skateboard
Easy way to travel while hovering into the air. Nice way to travel with style. -
Self Driving Uber
It would be helpful because the drive can be more relaxing and it could be more faster to get at night if they're aren't a lot of uber drivers out during the night.
