The history of computer science

By ignacio_277
  • In the 17th century Jhon Napier discovered logarithms

    In the 17th century Jhon Napier discovered logarithms

    When Jonh Napier discovered logarithms for computational purposes in the early 17th century,[there followed a period of considerable progress by inventors and scientists in making calculating tools. He was a Scottish person known as a mathematician, physicist, and astronomer
  • Gottfied Wilhem Leibnitz invented the binary logic:

    Gottfied Wilhem Leibnitz invented the binary logic:

    In 1702, Gottfied Wilhem Leibnitz developed logic in a formal, mathematical sense with his writings ,he binary numeral system. In his system, the ones and zeros also represent true and alse values or and off states
  • In 1822 Charles Babagge created the 1st computer.

    In 1822 Charles Babagge created the 1st computer.

    The first mechanical computer was created by Charles Babagge, a mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer, who studied at the University of Cambridge and is considered the “father of the computer” for the concept of a programmable computer.
  • In 1914, Leonardo Torres Quevedo created the first automaton “chess machine”

    In 1914, Leonardo Torres Quevedo created the first automaton “chess machine”

    He was an spanish mathematician and engineer. Invented “The chess player”, a machine that ´knows´ how to play chess like an human. And he also invented a mechanical computer and others patents.
  • In 1928 David Hilbert designed the algorithms

    In 1928 David Hilbert designed the algorithms

    An algorithm is a set of instructions designed to perform a specific task, David Hilbert designed the algorithms to solve problems in computer programming.
  • In 1972 Alan Kay designed the 1st laptop

    In 1972 Alan Kay designed the 1st laptop

    A laptop is a personal portable computer and it was imagined by Allan Kay in 1972 at Xerox parc, which is a research and development company in Palo Alto, California.
  • In 1975 the 4th of april was created Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen

    In 1975 the 4th of april was created Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen

    Microsoft is an American multinational technology company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computers software and services. Their flagships hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup.
  • In 1983 was invented the first mobile phone by Motorola

    In 1983 was invented the first mobile phone by Motorola

    The 13 of March of 1983 the Dynatac 8000x (the first mobile phone) was put up for sale.This mobile was very heavy (weighed 800 grams) and cost 3.995 dollars.
  • In 2004 the 4th of February Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg.

    In 2004 the 4th of February Facebook was created by Mark Zuckerberg.

    Mark Zuckerberg is an american computer progammer. He study at Harvard University and launched Facebook from his Harvard room. Facebook is a social network that connects people from all over the world. In 2004, when it first launched, it just connected people who were studying at Harvard and now, in 2015, Facebook has 1.490 millions of users connected. Facebook can be considered the most famous social network.
  • In 2015, Apple developed the Apple Watch, a smartwatch

    In 2015, Apple developed the Apple Watch, a smartwatch

    This smartwatch have to be connected with the IPhone to perform some of their functions such as calling and texting, so you can wear it as a ‘normal’ watch but you can use it as a smartphone.