The History of Computers

By mlawing17

  • The Z1 Computer

    The Z1 Computer
    The first freely programmable computer is invented by Konrad Zuse and this is important in my opinion because it first computer that the user can freely program if they want to.

  • The Transistor

    The Transistor
    The transistor is evented by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain & Wiliam Shockley and this device effects computers and then and now many years to come, this was important in my opinion because it effected computers in years to come greatly

  • The UNIVAC Computer

    The UNIVAC Computer
    The UNIVAC was created by John Presper Eckert & John W. Mauchly and was the first commercial computer, and the UNIVAC was able to pick presidential winners. I think this is important because this was the creation of the first commerical computer, that could be used by the public.

  • APRAnet

    APRAnet
    The original and very first internet. I think that this important because this was invention of something that is still very crucial today in society.

  • Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor

    Intel 4004 Computer Microprocessor
    Created by Faggin, Hoff and Mazor, this was the first micorprocessor ever created. This is important because this was the first mircoprpcessor and mircroprocessor is still used in computers today.

  • 8 Altair & IBM 5100 Computers

    8 Altair & IBM 5100 Computers
    Created by Scelbi & Mark, this was the first computer that was truly avliable to the public for purchase. I think this is important because computers are used by 50% of the United States today and they are extremely important to people.

  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    The first affordable home computer with a GUI interface system, was created Apple Lisa. This is important because this was the GUI system is imporatant to the way a computer runs and GUI is still important in computers today.

  • Java

    Java
    Java was introduced. Java may not be extermely important time but it started many other programs that turned into the programs we use today. It may be not be extremely important now but it has evolved into someting more.

  • The Founding of Google

    The Founding of Google
    Google is founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Google is the most frequently used search engine today and is a staple for search engines.

  • The Introduciton of the Xbox

    The Introduciton of the Xbox
    The very first Xbox is introduced by Bill Gates. The Xbox is the future of computers and is one of the most popular gaming consoles. Computers have evolved from a room to a foot long box that contains everythng you could need.