The History of Computers

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  • Tide-Predicting Machine

    Tide-Predicting Machine

    To be able to calculate predicted tide levels for a set period at a particular location
  • Differential Analyser

    Differential Analyser

    To be able to differential equations
  • The Mill

    The Mill

    To print numbers
  • Electrochemical Analog Computer

    Electrochemical Analog Computer

    To be able to trigonometry to solve the problem of firing a torpedo at a moving target
  • Z2

    Z2

    To be able to perform calculations
  • Atanasoff- Berry Computer (ABC)

    Atanasoff- Berry Computer (ABC)

    To be able to convert a portion of the telephone exchange network into an electronic data processing system
  • ENIAC

    ENIAC

    To be able to combine the high speed of electronics with the ability to be programmed for many complex problems
  • Computer Chip

    Computer Chip

    To be able to miniaturize the computer.
  • Ethernet

    Ethernet

    To be able to connect computers and other hardware.
  • Apple II

    Apple II

    To be able to have colour graphics and incorporate an audio cassette drive for storage.
  • Windows

    Windows

    To feature advanced audio and video capabilities.
  • Athlon 64

    Athlon 64

    It is the first 64-bit processor to be released to the consumer market, made to be better than the 32-bit one.
  • Windows 7

    Windows 7

    To be able to offer the ability to pin applications to the taskbar and advance in touch and handwriting recognition, among other features.
  • Windows 10

    Windows 10

    To be better suited for the modern day, and to be better than it's predecessors.