Computer Literacy Internet Scavenger Hunt

By jmbetanc
  • Abacus
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    Abacus

    A counting tool.

  • Analytical Machine

    [Analytical ](www.computerhistory.org/babbage/engines/)A mechanical general purpose computer designed by English mathematician.
  • Holes in Cards

    Holes in Cards

    A piece of stiff paper that contained either commands for controlling automated machinery or data for data processing applications.
  • Von Neumann Architecture

    Von Neumann Architecture

    Describes design architecture for an electronic digital computer.

  • ENIAC

    ENIACElectronic Numerical Integrator And Computer. First electronic general purpose computer.

  • High Level Programming Langauge

    Programming LangaugeAda Lovelace translated the memoir of italian mathematician about the newest machine.
  • UNIVAC

    UNIVAC

    A line of electronic digital stored- program. Acronym for UNIVsersal Automatic Computer.

  • UNIX Operating System

    A family of multitasking multiuser computer operating systems that derive from the original AT&T UNIX.

  • PC

    Personal Computer is a general puropse computer whose size, capabilities make it useful for individuals.
  • Altair

    Altair

    [Altair ](www.altairproductdesign.com/)Microcomputer designed based on the intel 8080 CPU.

  • CRAY-1

    A super computer designed, manufactured and marketed by Cray Research.
  • Apple

    Apple

    [Apple](www.apple.com/)An American multinational technology company.

  • First Electronic Spreadsheet

    First spreadsheet computer program for personal computers.
  • Macintosh

    Macintosh

    First mass market personal computer.
  • Windows

    Windows

    [Windows](www.microsoft.com/en-us/window)Graphical user interface for its own operating system.