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The first electronic computer is created in Japan by Hideo Yamachito.
Important because it started electronics! -
The first integrated circuit, or silicon chip, is produced by the US Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce.
Important because it allowed computers to proccess information in different ways. -
Douglas Engelbart invents and patents the first computer mouse (nicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end)
Important because it allowed people to click for commands instead of typing commands. -
IBM introduces the first word processor
Important because it allowed poeple to type and create reports or diferent kinds of papers on their computer. -
Intel introduces the world's first available dynamic RAM ( random-access memory) chip and the first microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
Important becasuse it changed how computers run and store information. -
Apple Computers was founded Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.
Important because Apple would later on, change technology as we know it. -
Microsoft Windows introduced eliminating the need for a user to have to type each command, like MS-DOS, by using a mouse to navigate through drop-down menus, tabs and icons.
Important because it changed operating systems for computers. -
Apple introduces the Macintosh with mouse and window interface.
Important because it changed how computers operate forever. -
Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau propose a 'hypertext' system starting the modern Internet.
Important because it allowed us to connect the owrld together. -
First iPhone was realesed.
Important because it revolutionized cell phones forever.
