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History of Computers

By qgraves15

  • IBM 701 Computer is Available to Public

    IBM 701 Computer is Available to Public
    The IBM 701 is the first advanced computer on the market.

  • Spacewar Computer Game

    Spacewar Computer Game
    The first computer game ever is invented.

  • Computer Mouse

    Computer Mouse
    Douglas Engelbart patents the mouse. Now computer were easier to use.

  • Word Processor

    Word Processor
    IBM creates first word processing program. Computers were now able be used to write documents.

  • Floppy Disk

    Floppy Disk
    IBM invents the floppy disk. People could now store files,

  • E-Mail

    E-Mail
    Ray Tomlinson invents the first E-Mail program. People could now communicate with anyone more easily.

  • Personal Computer

    Personal Computer
    The Xerox Alto is released. People can now have a computer they can use at home.

  • Apple Macintosh

    Apple Macintosh
    Apple releases their first Apple Macintosh. The first modern computer created by Apple.

  • The World Wide Web

    The World Wide Web
    The web was launched to the public on August 6 1991. This was the start of modern day communication.

  • Google

    Google
    Google was released by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. This was the beginning of a worldwide search engine.