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Z1 Computer
Konrad Zuse creates the Z1 Computer. It was a binary digital computer using punching tape. This is an important milestone because it was one of the first modern computing inventions. -
Complex Number Calculator
The Complex Number Calculator is developed by George Stibitz. It was important because it was the foundation for digital computers. -
First Electronic Computer
The first electronic computer is invented by Hideo Yamachito in Japan. This is important because others could expand on these ideas. -
First Silicon Chip
The silicon chip is produced in the US by Jack Kilby and Rbert Noyce. This milestone is important because it was the first integrated circuit and this invention would help future computers. -
CDC 7600, the first supercomputer.
Seymour Cray develops the first supercomputer, the CDC 7600. This is important because it was the biggest and fastest computer of the time, and it could be expanded on. It provided a basis. -
ARPANET
ARPANET is set up by the US Deparment of Defense. It was the first form of Internet. This milestone is important because it is a fundamental building block for our Internet today. -
Intel 4004
Intel 4004. the world's first available microprocessor and dynamic RAM chip is introduced by Intel. This milestone is important because it helped computers development. -
Ethernet
This milestone is important because networking is introduced! Ethernet, a LAN protocol, is created by Robert Metcalfe. -
GUI Computer
The first home computer with GUI was invented. This milestone is important because not only were more people starting to have computers at home, but they could understand it thanks to GUI. -
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is launched to the public. This milestone is important because now, anyone can access the Internet, all over the globe.
