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First Complete Computer
Konrad Zuse uses punch tape and bionary digital code to create the first Z1 computer. This is important because it was the first complete computer marking the beginning of coputer units. -
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Time Line of Computer Advancements
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First Complex Calculator
George Stibitz creates the first complex number calculator. This is important because it was used as a foundation for all computer calculators. -
First RAM Memory
F.C. Williams developed his cathode-ray tube which was the earliest form of RAM memory. This is important because RAM is used today and this is when it was created in it's earliest form. -
First Computer Game
Claude Shannon created a computer that could play chess against the user. This is important because modern machines play chess and this was it's first form. -
First Electric Computer
Hideo Yamachito created the first sucsessful computer that used electricity. This is important because electricity is still used to power computers and this is when it was put in use. -
Silicon Chips
The first silicon chip is produced in the U.S. by Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce. This is important because silicon chips are in modern computer processors and this was the first. -
First Mouse
Douglas Engelbart patented the first mouse. This is important because mice are used on some modern computers. -
Word Processor
IBM came out with the first word processor application. This is important because word processors are still used to create documents. -
E-Mail
Ray Tomlinson invented e-mail. This is important because we use e-mail to communicate computers today. -
Windows is Released
Microsoft windows is introduced using the first icoms and dropdown menus eliminating the need for typing every command into the computer. This is important because windows is used today and is more advanced.
