Computer history

By jfreeman17@pcstudents.us

  • Complex Caculator

    The first complex number calculator was invented by Bell Labratories. This was important because it was the first very useful computer.

  • Colossus

    Colossus
    Colossus was a code breaking machine made by Alan Turing. It was important because it was used to decode Nazi messages in WW2.

  • Magnetic Memory

    Magnetic Memory
    The first magnetic memory was made by Andrew Donald Booth. This was important because it is still and important memory storage used today.

  • IBM

    IBM
    The IBM 701 was invented and 19 were sold. This was important because it was the start of one of the most succeful computer companies ever.

  • ARPA

    ARPA
    Advanced Research Projects Agency was created. This was important because it was the start of NASA.

  • Unimate

    Unimate
    GM put the first ever robot in a factory to make cars. This was important because it started all robot assembly lines.

  • Word Processor

    Word Processor
    IBM created the first word processor. This was important because it allowed poeple to type.

  • RAM

    RAM
    Intel made the first Random Access Memory. This was important because it made computer much more advenced.

  • Apple

    Apple
    Apple computes was founded. This was important becuase it was one of the most sucessful computer companies of all time.

  • Xbox

    Xbox
    Microsoft created the Xbox. This was important because it is probably the most sucessful gaming console of all time.