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Punch Cards
Assignments to a computer center using stacks of cards. -
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The Evolution of Computers
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Mechanical calculator
A mechanical calculator was a device used to perform the basic operations of arithmetic. -
ENIAC
The second generation computers were characterized by the replacement of vacuum tube by bipolar transistors. They were composed of printed circuit boards -
The Original Internet
In 1969, the original internet was invented, it was called the ARPAnet.I think it is important because this was the start of the internet, and certain people could now get on the internet for information instead of other resources. -
The First Consumer Computer
In 1974, this was the time that "personal computers" came into place. Now the public could get their own computers.This is important because now more people can purchase computers for themelves, and anyone can have one. Not just the government and other related types of coorperations. -
IBM introduces its first PC
The XT was mainly intended as an enhanced machine for business use, though later floppy-only models would effectively replace the original model 5150 PC. -
The Apple Lisa
This was the first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface. Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple computers.This is important because now when people used the computer, they could see with graphics, and not just the keyboard. -
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft and Apple begin their friendly war, Bill gates was the founder of Microsoft. A next-generation operation system that included GUIand a mulitasking system. This is important because it gives people more variety in computers, if somone didn't like Apple's software, then they could simply try the different software; Microsoft. -
Microsoft Releases new Windows
Microsoft releases Windows 95, and they sell more than 1 million copies within 4 days. This is important because it gained Microsoft money, and it gives people new software to explore. -
Internet on Airlines
Airlines started to introduce methods of gaining internet access on planes.This is important because now when people on planes had to finish something on the internet or someone just needed to use their internet on the plane, it would now be avalible. -
I-Phone 4
On June 24, 2010 the I-Phone 4 is released to the public. This is important because it shows that Apple is coming out with new and improved electronics all the time. The I-Phone 4 was a big thing in history, the phone had many things that people had not seen on a phone before, and having this type of technology it is easier for people to do certain tasks, they couldn't usually do on a phone.
