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History of Computers
Presented By: Tyler L. Williams
Comm 165
Beginning Of Computers
In 1936 Zuse invents the first ever programmable computer
The Transistor
In 1948, John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley invent the transistor
Greatly advanced the effectiveness of computers
Required less maintenance then vacuum tubes and were more reliable
Universial Automatic Computer
In 1952, Dr. John Mauchly creates computer that is labeled first commerical computer invented.
First computer to be able to pick presidential winners
IBM Is Born
In 1953, International Business Machines, better known as IBM enters the technology scene
In this year, IBM brings there first computer to the table, entitled the IBM 701
IBM later becomes the leading guru of computers in the nation
FORTAN
Also known as Formula Translation, creates the first high level programming language in 1954.
It is still used today for programming scientific and mathemtatical applications
Invented by John Backus
Internet Comes Alive
In 1961 the worlds first version of the internet is introduced
Internet is created by Charles Herzfield named ARPAnet
Designed for military use so computers could exchange information in speciefic geographical locations
First Microprocessor
In 1971, company named Intel introuduces the first ever micoprocessor
Invented by Federico Faggin and Ted Hoff.
Labeled the Brainpower of computers
Floppy Disk
In 1971, IBM introduces the first “memory stick” better known as the floppy disk.
First disk was an 8 inch plastic coated floppy coated with magnetic iron oxide.
Data was written and read from disks surface
First Consumer Computer Sold
In 1974, the Scelbi, better known as the Scientific Electronic and Biological sells the first consumer computer
First computers took major assemblyComputer sold for 565 bucks, came with
1K of memory and an additional 15k of memory for 2,760 bucks
IBM Booms with Personal Computer
In 1980, IBM comes out with the IBM 5200. This is IBM’s first programmable computer
Representatives meet with Bill Gates for the first time to talk about writing an operating system
Microsoft Windows Surfaces
On November 10th 1983, Microsoft Windows is introduced by Bill Gates
MS-DOS was the first program operating system created by Microsoft
It took an extra two years to get the first release of Windows out to the public.
Apple Enters the Picture
In 1984, Apple Macintosh enters the competition of personal computers
Commerical played once on TV causes chaos and makes Apple famous
First computer is invented by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs