Technology Scavenger Hunt

By tjfarrow

  • Holes in cards

    Early way of collecting and storing data. Invented by Semen Korsakov for public use

  • The Analytical Machine

    A General-purpose computer designed by English mathematician and computer pioneer Charles Babbage.

  • Von Neumann architecture

    Early computer design that included processing, logic, and memory and is the basis of modern computers.

  • ENIAC

    Stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. Used in World War II.

  • UNIVAC

    Early, early computer brand, the first to be built with commercial use in mind.

  • High-level programming language

    Computing language designed to make computers more complex and automated.

  • First electronic spreadsheet

    Professor Richard Mattessich for business accounting

  • UNIX operating system

    Is a family of multitasking, multi user computer operating systems.

  • PC

    Made by Ed Roberts the Altair 8800 was the first pc.

  • CRAY-1

    Was a SuperComputer designed by Cray Research.

  • Apple

    Corporate mega-giant that brought technology and computers into the home, making them an every-day item.

  • Macintosh

    First computer released by Apple, meant for home use and for the common man.

  • Altair,

    they focus on the developing and broad application of simulation technology to synthesize and optimize designs, processes and decisions for their client’s improved business performance.

  • Windows

    First software designed for ease of use by the everyday consumer. Massive success.