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Konrad Zuse invented the first freely programmable computer. I chose this because it was the beginning of the computer as we know it today.
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In 1939, one of the pioneers in computing technology was founded. HP is one of the most successful company's in computing history. I chose this because of how influential HP was in developing computing technology.
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More general purpose computer. Was used to calculate artillery firing tables for the US Army. Cost $6,000,000 in today's money. I chose this because it was a very expensive computer and improved upon the Z1.
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One of thefirst commercial computers. It was able to predict presidential winners. Weighed 13 metric tons and used 5,200 vaccum tubes.
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This is when IBM enters the computer business. I think that this is important because IBM was the most influential computer company in history.
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First computer game. Developed at MIT. Was a two player only game. I chose it because gaming is a huge part of our lifestyle nowadays.
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The Apple Lisa was the first home computer to feature a GUI, which we now use everyday. I chose this becuase now almost every computer utilizes a GUI.
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This is the most used operating system ever. It is still currently way ahead of any other operating system like Mac OS in terms of usage. I chose this because it is my perferred operating system and it is the operating system used the most ever.
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The first "smartphone". It worked like a PDA and a cell phone. I chose this becuase lots of people these days use smartphones.
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The world's most popular line of smartphones was invented. I chose this because of the sheer mass of people that have owned and used an iPhone.
