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History of Computers

By Ze_Bra

  • Z1

    Z1
    The first freely programmable computer, invented by Konrad Zuse. (The date above may not be correct) Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG2WLDxi6wg&feature=related

  • ABC Computer

    ABC Computer
    Created by John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry in 1942, the computer's operator's console contained many buttorns, switches, and keys. the ABC computer was used to solve linear Equasions.

  • Mark Harvard Computer I

    Mark Harvard Computer I
    The Mark Harvard Computer one was created by Howard Aiken & Grace Hopper in 1944, It was known for its ability to prodouce reliable results and run 24/7
    Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcjhi2xNI8

  • ENIAC 1 Computer

    ENIAC 1 Computer
    Invented by John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly, the ENIAC 1 Computer was designed to calculate artillery firing for the United States Army Ballistics Lab in 1946
    Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAnhFNJgNYY&feature=related

  • UNIVAC Computer

    UNIVAC Computer
    Created by John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly in 1951, the UNIVAC Computer was the first commercial computer.
    Here's a video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4wQJfdhOlU

  • Spacewar Computer Game

    Spacewar Computer Game
    The first computer game, invented by Steve Russell and MIT.
    Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X58CdkLVr6A

  • Computer Mouse

    Computer Mouse
    Invented by Douglas Englebart, nicknamed the mouse for the long 'tail' that came out the back.
    Here's a video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXieYPSqGDc

  • Intel 1103 Computer Memory

    Intel 1103 Computer Memory
    The world's first available dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory) chip, invented by Dr. Robert H. Dennard, who worked for the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center.

  • Floppy Disc

    Floppy Disc
    Invented by Alan Shugart and IBM, this particular memory disc was nicknamed the 'floppy' for its flexibility.

  • WordStar Software

    WordStar Software
    Word processing software for computers, designed and invented by Seymour Rubenstein & Rob Barnaby.

  • Osborne Executive

    Osborne Executive
    The sucessor of the Osborne 1
    Here's a video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcjhi2xNI8

  • Osborne 1

    Osborne 1
    The very first portable computer,or 'laptop', invented by Adam Osborne.
    Here's a video of the Osborne 1 showing software CP/M, WordStar, SuperCalc & Basic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgTC2_Y8SQ4

  • IMB

    IMB
    The IMB Personal home computer is a revoloutinization in the world of 'Home Computers'

  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    The first home computer with a GUI (Graplical User Interface), and was designer by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
    Here's a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqcjhi2xNI8

  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple.
    here's a Windows 7 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnXVPwLLXHM