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History of Computers

By matthew.teynor

  • First Computer Program

    First Computer Program
    Ada Lovelace write the first computer program for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.
    This marks a monumental start of modern computers in that they are now processing information based on how the programmer tells it to.

  • First Graphical Video Game

    First Graphical Video Game
    Alexander Douglas made the first computer game to use a digital graphical display called OXO.
    This marks the begining of a huge industry of graphical computer games.

  • First Binary Data Transmitted by Telephone Lines

    First Binary Data Transmitted by Telephone Lines
    Bell Labs develops the modem which enables binary data to be transmitted over telephone lines.
    This is important because it is one of the first precursors to the modern internet and how modern computers can even function today.

  • First Magnetic Disk Storage

    First Magnetic Disk Storage
    IBM introduces magnetic disk storage for computers.
    This is monumental because it is the begining of the age of magnetic disk for secondary storage.

  • First Computer Mouse

    First Computer Mouse
    Douglas Englebart develops a working mouse.
    This is a big part of computer history because it helps start the modern way people interact with computers.

  • FIrst Portable Storage

    FIrst Portable Storage
    The floppy disk is introduced.
    This is the start of when computers could transfer data through portable storage.

  • First Personal Computer

    First Personal Computer
    Xerox Alto was realeased as the first personal computer.
    This is an important part of the history of computers because it starts the time when computers and programs would be designed for personal uses.

  • First Portable Computer

    First Portable Computer
    The first successful portable computer, The Osborne 1, is introduced.
    This is an important part of computer history because it starts the time of laptops, notebooks and even tablets.

  • First Smart Phone

    First Smart Phone
    IBM Simon Personal Communicator is relased, becoming the first smart phone.
    This is a big part of the history of computers because it is the begining of a new era of mobile computers.

  • First iPad is Released

    First iPad is Released
    The firsrt iPad is released by Apple.
    This is an important part of computer history because it starts the change from desktops and laptops to mobile operating systems and computers.