Computer History Timeline

  • Radar

    Radar
    radarRadar was first invented by Sir Robert Watson-Watt, A F Wilkins and H E Wimperis, and Sir Henry Tizard. It was first used in WWII
  • Z1 Computer Invented

    Z1 Computer Invented
    timelineThe Z1 computer was the first computer ever made. It was also the first programmable computer.
  • Harvard Mark 1

    Harvard Mark 1
    Harvard Mark 1
    The Harvard Mark 1 was first built in a partnership with IBM. In total, it weighed 5 tons
  • ENIAC Invented

    ENIAC Invented
    wikiThe Electrical Numerical Intergrator and Computer was the first computer in the worrld. It cost $500,000.
  • Fortran

    Fortran
    FortranFortran was invented by John Backus. It was the first high level programming language.
  • Cassette Tape

    Cassette Tape
    cassetteIt was invented by the Philips Company of the Netherlands. It was the first ever cassette tape to come out.
  • ARPAnet invented

    ARPAnet invented
    arpanetAdvanced Research Projects Agency Network was the worlds first network. It was used for military purposes.
  • Memory "Floppy" Disk

    Memory "Floppy" Disk
    Memory diskIntroduced by IBM. The first "Floppy" disk was an 8" flexible plastic disk.
  • Ethernet invented

    Ethernet invented
    wiki<a href='' >http://timeline.ethernethistory.com/</a>The Ethernet is a network used to link all computers in the same building. It was invented by Bob Metcalfe.
  • IBM 5100

    IBM 5100
    IBMthe IBM 5100 was the first commercially available laptop. It was based on the SCAMP prototype.
  • Apple 1 Invented

    Apple 1 Invented
    AppleThe first apple computer. It cost $666.66.
  • Atari 2600

    Atari 2600
    atariThe atari was a very popular gaming system. It used microprocessor-based hardware.
  • Windows

    Windows
    windowsAnnounced at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. It was a next generation operating system that provided graphical interface,
  • wireless invented

    wireless invented
    wifiWireless was invented and used by the military in 1991. it was used commercially in 1999.
  • Macbook Air

    Macbook Air
    Macbook airThe Macbook Air was initially promoted as the worlds thinnest laptop. They were first available in 11.6" and 13.3" designs.