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Period: Jan 30, 1300 to
computer history
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Jan 30, 1387
abacus
The abacus was invented in 1387 and was originated as a counting system, but is often referred to as the first “computer”. It was mainly used in Asia and Africa by merchants -
holes in cards
recoding data able to be read by a machine. Mostly used in the 1950s -
the analytical machine
. First “computer”. no banker wanted to provide the funds to support it. -
ENIAC
First general use computer. ENIAC was designed to calculate artillery firing tables for the United States Army. -
von Neumann architecture
Computer program that is still in use of all computers today. Regardless of size -
UNIVAC
Computer milestone. The universal automatic computer. -
hig level programing language
Programs scientific and mathematical equations. Also programs the functions of computers and machines. -
UNIX
Multitasking, multi operating computer system program. Compare to Microsoft. -
PC
a personal computer is a computer made for personal uses. Such as typing documents. -
altair
World’s first personal computer. Sold for $395. -
windows
. Computer Company. Specializes in personal computers. -
apple
A computer company that designs some of the most desirable technology. Such as iPod, iphone, ipad, Mac, etc. -
CRAY-1
Supercomputer designed. Best know and successful supercomputers in history -
first electronic spreadsheet
An electron spreadsheet is a spreadsheet that you can make on your computer and can be changed easily. -
Macintosh
The Macintosh was originally invented to be an at home computer. Its purpose was to be a personal computer.
