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History of the Computer

By LupitaV
  • The Complex Number Calculator (CNC) is completed.

    The Complex Number Calculator (CNC) is completed.

  • Konrad Zuse began work on Plankalkul (Plan Calculus), the first algorithmic programming language, with an aim of creating the theoretical preconditions for the formulation of problems of a general nature

    Konrad Zuse began work on Plankalkul (Plan Calculus), the first algorithmic programming language, with an aim of creating the theoretical preconditions for the formulation of problems of a general nature

    Konrad Zuse began work on Plankalkul (Plan Calculus), the first algorithmic programming language, with an aim of creating the theoretical preconditions for the formulation of problems of a general nature
  • Herbert Simon and Allen Newell unveiled Logic Theorist software that supplied rules of reasoning and proved symbolic logic theorems

    Herbert Simon and Allen Newell unveiled Logic Theorist software that supplied rules of reasoning and proved symbolic logic theorems

    Herbert Simon and Allen Newell unveiled Logic Theorist software that supplied rules of reasoning and proved symbolic logic theorems
  • Quicksort is developed. The quicksort algorithm was developed in 1960 by Tony Hoare while in the Soviet Union, as a visiting student at Moscow State University. At that time, Hoare worked in a project on machine translation for the National Physical Labor

    Quicksort is developed. The quicksort algorithm was developed in 1960 by Tony Hoare while in the Soviet Union, as a visiting student at Moscow State University. At that time, Hoare worked in a project on machine translation for the National Physical Labor

    Quicksort is a divide and conquer algorithm. Quicksort first divides a large list into two smaller sub-lists: the low elements and the high elements. Quicksort can then recursively sort the sub-lists
  • AT&T designed its Dataphone, the first commercial modem, specifically for converting digital computer data to analog signals for transmission across its long distance network.

    AT&T designed its Dataphone, the first commercial modem, specifically for converting digital computer data to analog signals for transmission across its long distance network.

  • The first computer game was invented.

    The first computer game was invented.

  • In 1964, the first prototype computer mouse was made to use with a graphical user interface (GUI), 'windows'. Douglas Engelbart named it the mouse because the tail came out the end.

    In 1964, the first prototype computer mouse was made to use with a graphical user interface (GUI), 'windows'. Douglas Engelbart named it the mouse because the tail came out the end.

  • Citizens and Southern National Bank in Valdosta, Ga., installed the country´s first automatic teller machine.

    Citizens and Southern National Bank in Valdosta, Ga., installed the country´s first automatic teller machine.

  • they became commercially available in 1971. It’s named "Floppy" for its flexibility. is a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust part

    they became commercially available in 1971. It’s named "Floppy" for its flexibility. is a disk storage medium composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic carrier lined with fabric that removes dust part

  • In 1966 Ralph Baer designed a ping-pong game for his Odyssey gaming console. It is released in 1972.

    In 1966 Ralph Baer designed a ping-pong game for his Odyssey gaming console. It is released in 1972.

  • IMSAI is founded. The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus.

    IMSAI is founded. The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus.

  • Networking: Telenet, the first commercial packet-switching network and civilian equivalent of ARPANET, was born

    Networking: Telenet, the first commercial packet-switching network and civilian equivalent of ARPANET, was born

  • Seagate Technology created the first hard disk drive for microcomputers, the ST506

    Seagate Technology created the first hard disk drive for microcomputers, the ST506

  • The Apple Lisa Computer is the first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface.

    The Apple Lisa Computer is the first home computer with a GUI, graphical user interface.

  • The magnetic tape is created it allows for inexpensive mass storage of information and so is a key part of the computer revolution.

    The magnetic tape is created it allows for inexpensive mass storage of information and so is a key part of the computer revolution.

  • Motorola unveiled the 68030 microprocessor

    Motorola unveiled the 68030 microprocessor

  • Apple engineer William Atkinson designed HyperCard, a software tool that simplifies development of in-house applications.

    Apple engineer William Atkinson designed HyperCard, a software tool that simplifies development of in-house applications.

  • The Pentium microprocessor is released.

    The Pentium microprocessor is released.

  • Networking: The Mosaic web browser is released. Mosaic was the first commercial software that allowed graphical access to content on the internet.

  • Yahoo was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 1, 1995. On July 16, 2012, former Google executive Marissa Mayer was named as Yahoo CEO and President, effective July 17, 2012. Yahoo! Inc. is an American multina

    Yahoo was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 1, 1995. On July 16, 2012, former Google executive Marissa Mayer was named as Yahoo CEO and President, effective July 17, 2012. Yahoo! Inc. is an American multina