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Technology During the 70s'
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Intel 4004
This was the world's first microprocessor. The Intel 4004 was small but had the same computing power as the first computer. This paved the way for personal computers. -
Xerox Alto
The first computer to have all the contemporary Graphical User Interface components, including the introduction of the mouse. The Alto was highly influential on the design of the more popular Mac computers. -
C (Programming Language)
A general-purpose programming language that is still in use today -
Cray-1
The first supercomputer to successfully implement the vector processor. It was used for scientific and engineering work. -
Apple II
This computer was very successful because its user-friendly design and spreadsheet application VisiCalc. The Apple II made Apple the leader in the home computer industry.