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History of computers

  • Eniac

    Eniac
    The first computer called ENIAC is introduced to the public. It was built at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and operated with more than 17,000 vacuum tubes. It could make 5,000 additions and 300 multiplications per second.
  • Microprocessor

    Microprocessor
    The microprocessor appears: a single integrated circuit in which the basic elements of the computer meet. The first personal computers begin to develop.
  • Apple

    Apple
    Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak make the Apple I. This computer allowed users to see what they were doing on a screen, unlike other models. Then an improved version called Apple II came, which sold millions of units.
  • WWW or Web

    WWW or Web
    It appears the WWW or Web, one of the main internet services, which makes the use of computers more useful in different areas.
  • Smartphones

    Smartphones
    The development of smartphones starts with the presentation of the Simon phone that included calendar, address book, world clock and calculator, among other functions.
  • Nokia 510

    Nokia 510
    A prototype tablet called Nokia 510 webtablet is introduced, with a 10 inches touch screen.