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Punched Cards/Hole in Cards
Very, very early way of collecting data and inputting commands. Essentially a paper card with different holes punched to mean different commands. -
Analytical Machine
One of the very first, successful, general-purpose computers. -
Von Neumann Architecture
Computer language and design that laid the foundation for modern computers. Included logic, memory and processing. -
ENIAC
Very first practical, electronic computer that could solve complex or difficult equations and problems. -
UNIVAC
Early computer brand, used and sold to corporations and companies to work in the commercial sector. -
High Level Programming Language
Very advanced programming language that relies on variables, arrays, objects and other abstractions rather than straightforward commands. -
UNIX Operating System
UNIX is a software designed to multi-task and be used by multiple users. It was a very user-friendly language that helped start interest in computers. -
PC
PC, or personal computer, is the idea that a computer doesn't have to be used only by governments and businesses, but by average joes. The first PC that was commercially succesful is the Altair 8800 -
Cray-1
Famous and successful and one of the first super-computers which could process massive amounts of data and equations. Famously used by the U.S. Government for atomic research. -
Apple Inc.
Corporate mega-giant who helped bring small, personal and user-friendly computers into the everyday home for everyday use. They have since grown to advance technology and create smaller, and more powerful handheld devices. Was founded in California in the garage of Steve Wozniak, by Wozniak and Steve Jobs. -
First Electronic Spreadsheet
The first was created by Visicalc and released on the Apple II. It was used to help compute numbers and accounts and made bookkeeping and accountant jobs easier and electronic. -
Macintosh
First computer released by Apple for everyday use that included user-friendly accessories such as the mouse and icons. Extremely popular and successful and built the foundation for Apple's future successes and projects. -
Altair
Computer innovation company that focuses on the development and broad application of technology to optimize design for maximum efficiency for Altair's clients. -
Windows
Founded and created by Microsoft, Windows is a long-running series of software that is simple enough to be used by everyday people in households, schools and work. it uses the graphical interface (Icons) and the mouse, making it extremely useful. Is still used, updated even to this day. Also has features such as word, office and excel which assist in different projects.
