Computer History

  • Von Neumann architecture

    Von Neumann architecture

    An early computer design with flaws. The design never truly came into thoughts as none were built
  • ENIAC

    ENIAC

    The first “real” computer was made. Thought using binary code.
  • High Level Programming language

    High Level Programming language

    A more complex language involving arrays, loops, threads, etc. This allowed for more complex programs using more functions to be made.
  • Apple

    Apple

    A computer company that rivals Microsoft. They not only do computers, but now specialize in most electronics such as phones with their I phone.
  • CRAY-1

    CRAY-1

    A supercomputer that was made by CRAY research
  • First Electronic Spreadsheet

    First Electronic Spreadsheet

    A program used by organization
  • PC

    PC

    – A personal computer used for many reasons. Anyone could have one if bought and could be used for any purpose
  • UNIX operarting system

    UNIX operarting system

    A multi user operating system that is being based off of in modern day operating systems. Is used today in Apple’s new OS, the Mac OS X
  • Windows

    Windows

    A operating system developed by Windows
  • Holes in Cards

    Holes in Cards

    A card that has indents on the surface. Used in analytical machines of its time.
  • The analytical machine

    The analytical machine

    An early computer that responded to punch cards. Did not talk like ours do today with binary code.
  • UNIVAC

    UNIVAC

    A universal automatic computer used in large companies. Also known as a mainframe computer of its time.
  • Altair

    Altair

    An early, microcomputer that started the PC craze. Based on Intel’s 8080 CPU, this machine could be ordered only through mail.
  • Abacus

    Abacus

    Calculating tool used primarily in parts of Asia for performing arithmetic processes.