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Evolution of technology
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First Binary Digital Computer created
Knorad Zuse creates the Z1 binary computer using a Punch Tape.
It is important because it iis the predessesor to all modern day computers -
Complex Number Calculator
George Stiblitz Creates the Complex Number Calculator. A foundation for the digital Computer.
Important because it had the first digital display. -
MARK Series of Computers Released
Howard Aiken & Grace Hopper release the MARK series of computers at Harvard University.
Helped start the first computer lab. -
Cathoode-Ray Tube(CRT) invented
F.C. Williams develops his cathode-ray tube (CRT) storing device the forerunner to random-access memory (RAM).
Impoertant becacause it was the forerunner to RAM. -
Optical Fiber Invented
Optical fiber was invented by Basil Hirschowitz, C. Wilbur Peters, and Lawrence E. Curtiss.
Optical Fiber is used in most cords today. -
Silicon Chip Invented
The first integrated circuit, or silicon chip, is produced by the US Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce.
It is important because silican chips are in every CPU in computers. -
Floppy Disk
IBM creates the first floppy disk.
important because it was the first kind of moveable storage. -
ARPANET
The U.S. Department of Defense sets up the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET ) this network was the first building blocks to what the internet is today but originally with the intention of creating a computer network that could withstand any type of disaster.
ARPANET is important because it was the forerunner for internet. -
Lliquid Crystal Display(LCD)
Liquid Crystal Display ( LCD ) was invented by James Fergason.
It is importtant because LCD screens are on many TVs. -
XBOX Released
Bill Gates introduces the Xbox on January 7th 2001.
It is important because many people play video games on the XBOX.
