Computer system

History of the Computer System

By JaisaM

  • Mechanical Calculator

    Mechanical Calculator
    Kelly's article-First mechanical calculator strong enough and reliable enough to be used daily in an office environment
    -The mechanical calculator’s calculating is main contribution to the computer system
    -made in 1642
    -The full date is not known

  • Punched Card

    Punched Card
    Alana's article-Method of data storage and to control sequence of information
    -input device, storage device, and hardware
    -Without punch cards, the computer would not be able to function properly
    -Developed in the 19th century
    - Used as a recording medium, a storage data, and used as key punch machines
    -Full date is unknown

  • Transistors

    Anawat's articleSami's article-The transistor is a semiconductor device that is used to switch electronic signals and power.
    -developed in the late 1940s (1947)
    -processing device

  • Integrated Circuit

    Integrated Circuit
    -Known as microchip
    -Life-changing invention
    -Advanced electrical circuit
    -Made from different electrical components
    -Hardware
    -Help computers, motherboards, and other technology to function properly

  • Douglas Engelbart

    Douglas Engelbart
    -Invention of the mouse
    -It was created in 1964, but patented on November 17,1970.
    -The mouse was invented by an American inventor named Douglas Engelbart. He worked with Bill English. They wanted a more efficient way to interact with the computer screen.
    -input device

  • WordStar Software

    WordStar Software
    Tina's article-Word processor application
    -Released in 1979
    -Produced for the microcomputers
    -The WordStar original operating system was CP/M but it was later ported to DOS
    -Full date unknown

  • MS-DOS Computer Operating System

    MS-DOS Computer Operating System
    Fiat's article- MS-DOS short for Microsoft Disk Operating System) is an operating system for personal computer
    -It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems, and was the main operating system for IBM PC compatitble personal computers during the 1980s to the mid-1990s -Intermidiary between programs and computer hardware

  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    Neena's article-Designed by Apple Computer Incorporated
    -First personal computer to allow users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons
    -The original Lisa had 2 apple FileWare
    -Storage device

  • World Wide Web (www.)

    World Wide Web (www.)
    Sharon's article-Developed between March 1989 to December 1990
    - World Wide Web is a very important contribution
    -Processing device