Computer History

  • When was the first computer invented?

    When was the first computer invented?
    The first computer was invented by Charles Babbage, but doesn’t resemble what most of us would consider a computer today.
  • Who is the father of the computer?

    Who is the father of the computer?
    Charles Babbage was considered to be the father of the computer after his invention and concept of the Analytical Engine. However there was more than one person that was more than one person that was consider to be the father of the computer including Alan Turing, John Atanasoff, and John Von Neumann
  • Who invented the mouse?

    Who invented the mouse?
    The computer mouse was invented and developed by Douglas Engelbart, with the help of Bill English.
  • Who invented the internet?

    Who invented the internet?
    There were many people that contributing to and developed the internet. The initial idea of the internet was credited to Leonard Kleinrock after he published his first paper entitled ‘Information Flow in Large Communication Net’.
  • What was the first video and computer game released?

    What was the first video and computer game released?
    The first true computer game or digital game released was called ‘Spacewar!’ This game was programmed by Steve Russel.
  • The Floppy Disk

    The Floppy Disk
    A floppy disk, also called a diskette, is a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust particles.
  • Invention of email

    Invention of email
    The email was invented in 1978, by a 14 year old names V.A Shiva Ayyadurai. Email is electronic mail, that is sent via the internet.
  • The Invention of Windows

    The Invention of Windows
    Windows was created by Bill Gates. Microsoft ships Windows 1.0. Now, rather than typing MS‑DOS commands, you just move a mouse to point and click your way through screens, or “windows.”
  • What was the first computer programming language?

    What was the first computer programming language?
    The first programming language for a computer was Plankalkul and was developed by Konrad Zuse between 1943 and 1945. However it was no implemented until 1998.
  • The founding of Google

    The founding of Google
    Google was founded in the United states by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Google is a search engine.
  • The founding of Facebook

    The founding of Facebook
    Facebook was founded in the US by Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook is an online social networking serivce.
  • The first iPhone

    The first iPhone
    The iPhone 1 is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the first generation of iPhone. iPhone is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They run Apple's iOS mobile operating system.