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first computing program with a binary code
Zuse introduseshis machine, calling it the the Z1
It is used to solve complex equations -
The first computer BUG
An actual bug (a moth) was found in the computer, causing it to fail.
found by Grace Hopper in the Harvard Mark 1
Zuse introduces the Z4 -
ACE is created
considered the first programmable digital computer in Britains National Physics Lab -
Many more computers created
Monorobot III IBM 702 RCA BIZMAC NORC Technitral 180 PENNSTAC MIDAC ALWAC III E Elcom 125 -
IBM introduces IBM 360
developed by Gene Amdahl -
In the making....
Two young hacker geeks, William Gates and Paul Allen offer to build a BASIC compiler for MITS. This is the start of what will become Microsoft Two other young hacker geeks, Steven Jobs and Stephen Wozniac build a computer in Steve's parents garage. They call it the Apple. -
Motorola introduces the 68000 chip
which will be used in Macintosh computers -
The Osborne 1
The first successful portable computer, The Osborne 1, is introduced -
First Compact Disk
Sony announces the Compact Disk -
Apple launches the Macintosh
Apple launches the Macintosh with a spectacular presentation at the 1984 Super Bowl games.
Apple introduces its MacPaint program. -
The Year 2000 problem is first mentioned in print
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Computer Company Alliance
Apple, IBM and Motorola form an alliance to develop and promote the PowerPC platform. -
Completely computer generated movie
Toy Story is the first full-length feature film to be completely computer generated. -
Apple releases the iMac
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First Ipod
By Apple -
Ipad introduced
By Apple
