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The beginnings of binary
Kurt Godel publishes a paper on the use of a universal formal language. This is significant because computers could not function without binary. -
Complex number calculator
George Stibitz develops the complex number calculator, a foundation for digital computers. This is important in that it lays down a foundation for others to build upon -
Beginings of RAM
F.C. Williams develops his cathode-ray tube (CRT) storing device the forerunner to random-access memory (RAM). This is important because RAM is an important part of the way we use computers today. -
Changing how we interact wiht computers
Douglas Engelbart theorises on interactive computing with keyboard and screen display instead of on punchcards, because of this computers became much more user friendly. -
First electronic computer
The first electronic computer is created in Japan by Hideo Yamachito. -
First silicon chip
The first integrated circuit, or silicon chip, is produced by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce in the US. This is important as silicon chips are still an important component in computers -
First mouse
Douglas Engelbart invents and patents the first computer mouse, this has become an important way for users to input information into a computer. -
E-mail invented
E-mail was invented by Ray Tomlinson, email is a very important part of our society and of technology today -
First personal computer
The minicomputer Xerox Alto was a lhuge step in the development of personal computers -
Internet
The World Wide Web is launched to the public a huge step, the internet is a way to share and access information
