Computer History

  • Arithmometer

    Arithmometer

    It was the first mass calculator. I chose this because it is the first actual mass calcualator and it is very interesting to know about. With sliders and cool stuff.
  • First Mechanical Computer

    First Mechanical Computer

    Charles Babbage designs his first mechanical computer. The first mechanical computer. I chose it because it is the first computer type thing that you can use.
  • Transistor

    Transistor

    William Shokely made the first transistor at Bell Labs. I chose this because it is a interesting part of computer history.
  • Machine playing chess!?!?!

    Machine playing chess!?!?!

    Claude Shannon made the first machine that plays chess. I chose this because it is the first cool machine that plays chess and people havent seen this before.
  • Programing language?

    Programing language?

    John Backus & IBM develop the FORTRAN Computer Programming Language. I chose this because it is a interesting part of the history because its the first programing language and it is just interesting.
  • Bell Labs first computer

    Bell Labs first computer

    Bell Labs introduces their first transistor computer. I chose this because it is the first transistor computer and it is very interesting to learn about.
  • First COmputer gamer

    First COmputer gamer

    The first computer game Spacewar Computer Game invented by Steve Russell & MIT. I chose this because it is the first time kids can have fun on the computer.
  • First super computer

    First super computer

    Seymour Cray develops the CDC 7600, the first supercomputer. I chose this because it is the first super computer, technology is going big and we are learning a lot more about it.
  • Xbox

    Xbox

    Bill gates came out with the first software for the Xbox. A new gaming system. I chose this because kids can have a lot mroe fun and I was alive to be apart of this event.
  • Skype

    Skype

    Skype is now introduced and people can now comunicate with other people from long distances away. I chose this because I was alive for it and people can have long distance relationships and can talk to people familes over seas.