Computer Evolution

By barca88

  • Hewlett-Packard

    Hewlett-Packard
    Hewlett-Packard in were founded in the year 1939 in a garage. They invented the first HP 200A Audio Oscillator, which made headlines which they got the attention of Walt Disney Pictures.

  • Complex Number Calculator

    Complex Number Calculator
    In 1940 the complex number calculator makes its appearance. It had the ability to perform calculations remotely. This was probably the first example of remote access computing.

  • First program

    First program
    This was the first program to run in a computer. It was the first high speed electronic random access memory for computers. Invented by Frederic Williams and Tom Kilburn.

  • Maddida

    Maddida
    Maddida is a digital drum-based differential analyzer. This type of computer was useful in performing math equations that scientists and engineers would encounter in their work. It was invented initially for a nuclear missile by Fred Steele.

  • Direct Keyboard

    Direct Keyboard
    This was the year where a direct keyboard was inputted into computers. Doug Ross said that a flexowriter, which was a electronically controlled typewriter. They than found that it would very useful and convenient it would be.