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Holes in Cards
These are also known as punch cards, and they are used to hold data. They are made of thin cardboard and the number of holes in certain positions represents information. -
The Analytical Machine
The analytical machine has integrated memory. It was the first general computer. -
UNIVAC
UNIVAC stands for Universal Automatic Computer. It was the first massed produced commercial computer. -
Von Neumann Architecture
This is also known as the Von Neumann model. It is a design model for a stored-program digital computer that uses a CPU to hold instructions and data. -
ENIAC
ENIAC stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. It was the first electronic general-purpose computer. It could solve a variety of computing problems. -
High Level Programming Language
This is a programming language with strong abstraction from the details of the computer. It was designed in the 50’s, and today there are dozens of different languages (Ada, Algol, BASIC, COBOL, etc.). -
UNIX Operating System
This is a multi-tasking computer operating system. It was originally developed by a group of AT&T employees. -
Altair
The Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems came up with a computer kit, which was called Altair. It was considered a small personal computer. It met the social and technical requirements to be considered this type of computer. -
Cray-1
This is a supercomputer built by Cray Research. It contains 200,000 integrated circuits and can perform millions of operations per second. -
Apple
Apple is a company that creates hardware and software. It is best known for its personal computers, like iPods, iPods, and MacBook. -
First Electronic Spreadsheet
The electronic spreadsheet is used to organize data. The information is organized into a grid format, and the user can analyze the information. -
PC
PC stands for personal computer. These computers are designed to be for an individual without any interference. -
Macintosh
This is also known as Mac, and it is a series of personal computers. They are all designed and sold by Apple Incorporated. -
Windows
Windows, also known as Microsoft Windows, is a series of graphical interface operating systems developed and sold by the Microsoft Company. This company dominated the PC market internationally.
