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System 370 Model 145 Mainframe Computer - IBM
IBM creates the first computer that is run on all semiconductor memory. This is influential in computer history because this marks the start of moving from magnetic based memory storage devices to solid state devices. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1970/ -
Intel 4004 - Frederico Faggin and Ted Hoff
Intel creates the first microprocessor called Intel 4004. This device had 2250 transistors and and could perform up to 90,000 operations per second in four-bit chunks. This invention was extremely influential to this industry because this invention will help make modern computers process faster while taking up less space. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1971/ -
Pong - Al Alcorn
Nolan Bushnell Hires Allen Alcorn to design a car driving game for the masses, This turned into one of the most famous games in history the ping pong arcade game PONG. Pong will be the kickstarter for arcades and the gaming industry as we know it today. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1972/ -
EIN - Cyclades and NPL network
EIN or European Informatics Networks was created by France's Cyclades (later known as CIS) and Britains NPL Network. This is a network that created the fundamentals of internetworking, limited to Europe only. This system will be crucial for ARPAnet to begin it's creation of the internet in 1977. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1973/ -
VDM Prototype - Processor Technology
VDM (Video Display Module) prototype was created by Gary Ingram and Bob Marsh the creators of Processor Technology which was also created in 1975. The VDM eliminated the need for a separate video terminal and was the first implementation of a memory mapped alphanumeric video display which is a milestone for the beginning of an era for personal computers. https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1975/
