Computer History

By timelineislifeyo

  • The first computer

    The first computer
    The Hewlett and Packard company was formed and created the first computer. It was called HP 200A Audio Oscillator. It was created in their garage.

  • The first practical stored program computer.

    The first practical stored program computer.
    Wilkes assembled the EDSAC, the first practical stored program computer at Cambridge University.

  • Robots and Artificial Intelligence.

    Robots and Artificial Intelligence.
    MITs Servomechanisms lab created a computer assisted manufacturing program.

  • Computer to Computer Communication

    Computer to Computer Communication
    The DOD established notes in four places in the U.S. and relayed information between them.

  • Storage

    Storage
    Seagate technology created the first hard disk drive for microcomputers called the ST506. It held five megabytes.

  • Components

    Components
    Intel released the 80486 microprocessor. It contained more than one million transistors.

  • Graphics & Games

    Graphics & Games
    Terminator 2: Judgement Day opens. It featured computer generated special effefcts never seen before.

  • Storage

    Storage
    The Iomega ZIp Disk was released. It allowed for 100 megabytes. It was a revolution in data storage.

  • Zach's First Computer Experience

    Zach's First Computer Experience
    When Zach was four he discovered the greatness that was XBOX.

  • Anthony gets his first videogame

    Anthony gets his first videogame
    Anthony Suppa gets a PS1 for his 5th birthday.