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Computer History Timeline

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  • Z1 Computer

    Z1 Computer
    Konrad Zuse creates the first programmable computer.
    All technology of computers has built off this advancement.
  • Harvard Mark 1 Computer

    Harvard Mark 1 Computer
    Howard Aiken & Grace Hopper create the Mark 1 Computer.
    First Computer that could carry out multiplication, subtraction, addition, and divison on its own.
  • IBM 701 EDPM Computer

    IBM 701 EDPM Computer
    IBM creates its first computer.
    IBM is responsible for many important advancements in computer technology.
  • Spacewar Computer Game

    Spacewar Computer Game
    Steve Russell and MIT create the first computer game.
    Gaming is one the big things people use computers for.
  • Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor

    Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor
    Faggin, Hoff & Mazor create a microprocessor that allows computer to think.
    This was the first microprocessor ever.
  • MS-DOS Computer Operating System

    MS-DOS Computer Operating System
    IBM introduced the first personal computer with an operating system that allowed users to schedules tasks, allocates storage, and presents a default interface to the user between applications.
    had a large influence on newer and more advanced operating systems.
  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    Steve Jobs company apple computers creates Lisa, the first home computer with GUI (Graphical user interface).
    The beginnings of a technological and computer empire.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Bill Gates and Microsoft create a next generation operating system for IBM computers.
    The start of a war between Microsoft and Apple two of the biggest names in computers.
  • World Wide Web

     World Wide Web
    Tim Berners-Lee invents the world wide web. Allowing people to search and communicate with their computers.
    Possibly the most used and significant computer invention.
  • Iphone is Introduced

    Iphone is Introduced
    Apple introduces the Iphone the first smart phone that allows people to conect to the internet, make calls, texts, basically the first handheld computer.
    Started a new revolution called smartphones.