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History of Computers

  • HP 200A Audio Oscillator

    HP 200A Audio Oscillator
    This computer was very useful for the engineers to test things out. Walt Disney used it to make the movie fantasia.
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    Hisotry of Computers

  • Harvard Mark I

    Harvard Mark I
    The Harvard Mark I was used to make Mathematics calculations. It was a special calculator used or the army made by the IBM.
  • IBM 650 Magnetic Drum Calculator

    IBM 650 Magnetic Drum Calculator
    It was first used and installed at Columbia university. It was used for research and to help people with their studies.
  • IBM 1401

    IBM 1401
    This was used for general uses. There was an argument to discuss whether the computer should be used for specialized systems or general uses. At the end it was used for general uses.
  • ILLIAC IV

    ILLIAC IV
    This computer was used for working mainly but also for general uses for people.
  • Xerox Alto

    Xerox Alto
    It was easy to store files on. Later, engineers used it to advance and make better and improved computers.
  • Osborne I

    Osborne I
    It was used for general uses and to store lots of files in it since it was the first computer to have a lot of memory stored in it.
  • Amiga 1000 with Seiko Music Keyboard

    Amiga 1000 with Seiko Music Keyboard
    It was mainly used to compose music and listen to music as it had audio things attached to it and a keyboard as well.
  • IBM PS/2

    IBM PS/2
    This was used for general uses and for scientific uses as well.
  • Apple I-Mac

    Apple I-Mac
    The I Mac is used for studying and general uses. This was used also for work.