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.