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kite testWithout the invention of electrcitiy, the computer would not be what it is today. It would not have the powerful capabilities it does. Benjamic Franklin connected lightning to electrcitiy which started this development.
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QWERTYThis was invented by Christopher Sholes. He made a practical keyboard called the QWERTY keyboard which made it easier for people to type on.
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Turing Alan Turing invented the Turing Machine which is an idealized computer that consists of a scanner with paper tape passing through it. It led the way to the invention of the computer later on.
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calculatorGeorge Stibitz invented the calculator which was one of the first technological inventions that led to the development of the digital computer.
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ABCThe Atanasoff-Berry Computer was invented in 1942 and was designed and built by John Atanasoff and Cliff Berry. They were the first to make a computer.
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LCDThe invention of LCD by George Heilmeier helped create a screen display on computers and various other technologies. It also helped with the inventions of flat screen tv.
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mouseThe mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart and was important int he development of computers because it helped with better navigation. It also made it easier to use the computer.
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floppy diskAlan Shugart invented the floppy disk which helped with storage and innovative technology. It was the first memory disk.
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wordstarThis was the first start of word processing invented by Seymour Rubenstein and Rob Barnabay. This was the first system that allowed you to use only text. It helped you format and type more efficiently than before.
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WORDInvented by Bill Gates, this was one of the most advanced word processors to ever see computers. It is still used today and every few years get even more updated and advanced.
