Early Computers | 1930s - 1980s AD

What is an abacus? A device able to perform simple math calculations.

In 1936, Zuse invented this type of computer? Freely programmable.

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In 1944, Aiken and Hopper designed the Mark Series of computers to be used for what? By the US Navy for gunnery and ballistic calculations.

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In 1951, Eckert and Mauchly designed the first commercial computer for whom? The Census Bureau.

What does UNIVAC stand for? Universal Automatic Computer.

In 1953, IBM enters the scene. What does IBM stand for? International business machines.

What is FORTRAN? The IBM mathematical formula translating system.

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In 1964, how did Engelbart change the way computers worked? By making them a more user-friendly tool.

What is the significance of ARPnet? The first internet - Advanced Research Projects Agency Network.

In 1971, Intel introduced this? Post a photo of it. The first single chip microprocessor, the intel 4004
In the same year, IBM introduced this? Post a photo of one. The first memory disk commonly called the floppy disk.
In 1973, Metcalf and Xerox created this? The first ethernet computer network.

During the next several years, the first consumer computers were marketed. Post photos of the Altair, Apple I, Apple II, TRS-80, Commodore PET. Label each.




Altair


Apple I
Apple II
TRS-80



Commodore PET

In 1981, Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced this package? The MS_DOS computer operating system which was packaged with the IBM PC.

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In 1983, who introduced the Lisa computer? Xerox corporation.

What is GUI? Graphical user interface.

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In 1984, a more affordable home computer was introduced. Name the computer and the company that marketed it? The Apple Macintosh computer.

The commercial only ran one time. When? The 1984 superbowl, January 22, 1984.

In response to the Apple GUI, Gates and Microsoft introduced this? The Windows Operating system.

Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer. Who are they? Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.

When was the internet that we know, world wide web, developed and introduced? 1990.

Over the years, Apple has included "easter eggs" within their software. What is an "easter egg"? An easter egg is a hidden meaning for users to discover.

Search for easter eggs in Photoshop and Illustrator. List a few in this post ... and try to find them in the applications. 1. With photoshop running go to apple menu
2. Hold option key and pull down to about photoshop
3. You get beta splash screen
4. hold command key and click cat's nose
5. Belch!!

Where do you think computers will take us in the next 10 years? Computers will and already are revolutionizing the way that humans receive, give, and spread information. Computers will be used more frequently in schools and large companies will use more technology and programs on a daily basis.