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Chess Playing Machine
Claude Shannon builds the first machine that plays chess. This is importnat because it was the beginning of the computer games. -
First Electronic Computer
The first electronic computer is created in Japan by Hideo Yamachito. If it wasn't for this smart Japanese man, we most likely wouldn't have computers today. -
Spacewar Computer Game
It was the first computer game ever invented. It is important because if this game was never invented, Black Ops wouldn't exist today. -
The Computer Mouse
Douglas Engelbart invents the first computer mouse. It was nicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end. This is important because we still use it today and it is what most people use to control the mouse on their computer. -
The Floppy Disk
It's a disk that has the nickname of floppy because of its flexibility. The floppy disk is important because it has helped develop CDs, DVDs, and magnetic storage -
Portable Computers
Altair produces the first portable computer. This is important because Altair was the first to start the revolution into a laptop. And without that I wouldn't be typing on the laptop that I am on right now. -
Apple Macintosh
Apple introduces the Macintosh with mouse and window interface. This is important because without it Apple would never have the success it does today without it. Computer technology also wouldn't be so far along. -
Nintendo
The Nintendo Entertainment System is released. This is important because if Nintendo was never released, Wii (owned by Nintendo) would not be as popular as it is. There also would be many video games that were never created and many kids that aren't addicted to video games. -
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web (Internet) is released to the public. This is important because without it the Internet would be use and many companies wouldn't be in buisness of the World Wide Web was never released. -
Google
Google is founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Pag. If it wasn't for these guys inventing Google, Google wouldn't be the largest and most well known search engine. Google also wouldn't be a multi-billion company.
