The History of Computer Technology

By ma2003

  • Computer

    Computer
    Invented by Konrad Zuse. First freely programmable computer.

  • ABC Computer

    ABC Computer
    Invented by John Atanasoff & Clifford Berry. Who was first in the computing business is not always as easy as ABC.

  • Computer Mouse & Windows

    Computer Mouse & Windows
    Ivented by Douglas Engelbart. Nicknamed the mouse because the tail came out the end.

  • The "Floppy" Disk

    The "Floppy" Disk
    Invented by Alan Shugart &IBM. Nicknamed the "Floppy" for its flexibility.

  • Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor

    Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor
    Invented by Faggin, Hoff & Mazor. The first microprocessor.

  • 5100 Computers

    1974-75 Invented by Scelbi & Mark-8 Altair & IBM. The first consumer computers.

  • VisiCalc Spreadsheet Software

    Invented by Dan Bricklin & Bob Frankston. Any product that pays for itself in two weeks is a surefire winner.

  • The IBM PC - Home Computer

    Invented by IBM. From an "Acorn" grows a personal computer revolution.

  • Apple Macintosh Computer

    Invented by Steve Jobs. The more affordable home computer with a GUI.

  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft begins the friendly war with Apple.