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Prototype of Modern Computer Unveiled
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Cause and Effect of Computers in Society
On a national level, computers have impacted communications; public information; and security and employment. On a global level, computers have impacted communications; government; news; and public access to data. On a personal level, computers have had the effect of making people more connected globally though gaming, shopping, business transactions, employment and the education system. Computers have impacted every segment of society and will continue to do so in the future. -
Operating System Developed
C Programming language used. Did not go over well with home PC users. -
Intel Develops Memory Chip
DRAM: Dynamic Access Memory chip created -
Floppy Disk debut
IBM engineers developed the floppy disk. -
Ethernet Cables
Xerox develops Ethernet cables to connect multiple computers. -
Microsoft
Bill Gates and his friend form Microsoft -
Apple
Apple 1 is the first computer with a single circuit board. -
Personal Computer
IBM develops the first personal computer, named Acorn.