Computer History of 1970s

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  • 1970 - Intel Debuts Dynamic RAM

    1970 - Intel Debuts Dynamic RAM

    Intel Debuts Dynamic RAM, this was the world’s first RAM chip, named Intel 1103. The chip had the ability to hold up to 1024 bits.
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    Computer History of the 1970s

  • 1971 - Datapoint 2200

    1971 - Datapoint 2200

    In 1971 Computer Terminal Corporation released the Datapoint 2200. The first stand alone computer that performed various functions like printing payroll, tracking inventory, and recording shipments.
  • 1972 - Atari is founded and release of Pong

    1972 - Atari is founded and release of Pong

    The year 1972 was when Atari was founded by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, as well as the release of Pong. Marking two major steps progressing towards the major success of video games.
  • 1973 - Micral Computer (first microcomputer)

    1973 - Micral Computer (first microcomputer)

    The Micral Computer, known as the first microcomputer was created by the Frenchh company, Réalisation d’Études Électroniques. A series of microcomputers were released, and are known as the first personal computer.
  • 1973 - Xerox Alto

    1973 - Xerox Alto

    1974 marks the release of the Xerox Alto created by Chuck Thacker, the first system to acquire all of the contemporary graphical user interface components. The Alto had a significant impact on the the design of PCs in the following decades. Making way for Macintosh and the first Sun workstations.