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Computer Timeline

  • Z1 Computer

    Z1 Computer

    The Z1 computer was the first programmable computer. Invented by Conrad Zuse.
  • ENIAC 1 Computer

    ENIAC 1 Computer

    The next computer to be invented with 20,000 more vacuumtubes. Invented by John Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly
  • UNIVAC Computer

    UNIVAC Computer

    The first commercial computer invented. Invented by John Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly
  • FORTRAN Computer Programming Language

    FORTRAN Computer Programming Language

    The first successful high level computer, invented by John Backus and IBM
  • The Integrated Circuit

    The Integrated Circuit

    Also known as the chip... Invented by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce.
  • ARPAnet

    ARPAnet

    ARPAnet is the original internet. Invented by ARPA
  • Intel 1103 Computer Memory

    Intel 1103 Computer Memory

    The world's first available dynamic RAM chip
  • The Ethernet Computer Networking

    The Ethernet Computer Networking

    The world started networking...Invented by Robert Metcalfe and Xerox
  • The IBM PC

    The IBM PC

    A home computer - personal computer revolution
  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer

    The first home computer with a GUI, invented by the Apple Company.