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Charles Babbage breakthrough
At this time, Charles Babbage invented the first computer. -
Xerox
In 1906, the major company Xerox was founded. Although today many know xerox for the laser printer machines, they weren't invented until 1971. -
Computer gets modernized
A man by the name of Alan Turing, designed a more modernized computer. he influenced the concept of algorithm with his Turing machine. -
Bug!
The term "bug" was created at this time. literally a bug flew into the computer system causing it to back up and have troubles. So, next time your friend says his computer has a bug, give him a brief history lesson! -
UNIVAC
UNIVAC was one of the most successful general purpose computers, designed to handle both numeric and textual information. -
Microprocessors and Semiconductors
Although there is much speculation as to who actually invented these, it is believed that Gilbert Hyatt was the true inventor. -
Bendix G-15
The bendix weighed in at an unprecedented 950 pounds and stood 5 feet tall! -
Laser printer invented
Researcher Gary Starkweather is credited with the laser printer's research and development. By this time, he turned it into a fully functional networked printer system. -
Homebrew Microcomputer 8008
Many people used the Homebrew microcomputer to create their own personal computer. -
Apple II
Steve Wozniak created a self conatined unit, which held the electronics, keyboard, and power supply. A TV was used as the monitor and the spreadsheet program, Visicalc, along with the floppy discs drive made it a blockbuster. -
IBM PC
Although advertised toward the general public, the cooperate world is who bought PC's in bulk. -
Apple reveils Macintosh
Although other companies before Macintosh had made pointer devices such as the mouse, the Macintosh was the first to release it to the general public. -
PageMake introduced
This was the first desktop publishing application. it made customers believe they could also be publishers! -
Linux gets involved
When first invented by Linus Torvalds, it was meant to be a small program and no big deal. However in 2009, over 10 million computers had this program installed. -
Zuckerberg's innovation
Mark Zuckerberg, published "TheFacebook" which later becomes "Facebook." This site running on the world wide web, forever changed social networking.
