Computer History

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  • First Computer

    First Computer
    The first computer was invented. The Z1 Computer. Konrad Zuse was the inventor.
  • Harvard Mark 1

    Harvard Mark 1
    The Harvard Mark 1 Computer was made by Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper. They started the series of MARK computers starting with the Harvard Mark 1.
  • The UNIVAC computer.

    The UNIVAC computer.
    Two young engineers ventured out to start their own computer business. Their first client? The United States Government. In the time of the famous baby boom, and faster computer was needed to complete the census.
  • IBM enters the market

    IBM enters the market
    IBM, International Business Machines, enter into the business, and is now the largest computer business in the world.
  • FORTRAN invented

    FORTRAN invented
    John Backus and IBM invent the first FORTRAN machine. FORTRAN, or formula translation, translates machine language into human language, and vice versa.
  • First Computer Game Invented

    First Computer Game Invented
    Spacewar, the first computer game, is invented. This inspired many more computer games to come about.
  • ARPAnet

    ARPAnet
    The first for of internet, ARPAnet, comes out. Originally came out to transfer information throughout certain commanders in the military. Used to keep other spies out.
  • Intel RAM

    Intel RAM
    Intel came out with the first RAM drive. Intel 1103 DRAM chip. Invented to make more money, and not for advancement in the technology field.
  • The first word processor

    The first word processor
    Wordstar was the first word processor invented and sold. It helped people complete documents.
  • Computer War

    Computer War
    Windows was most popular because everyone had one and that was the original. Then came Apple, or Macintosh, which introduced a nice looking computer with the same programs, just different layout.