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Jacquard Loom - textile creator: first example of binary code, Turing…
Jacquard Loom - textile creator: first example of binary code
Turing Machine - computing machine: uses set of rules to determine a result from a set of input variables.
IBM - founded in 1911: company began with the creation of hard drives and invented the floppy disc
J.V. Atanasoff / Clifford Berry - Atanasoff: graduate from Iowa State University
Clifford Berry - Electrical engineer
Created computer to solve systems of linear algebra
ENIAC - one of the earliest electronic computers: able to solve a large class of numerical problems
COBOL / FORTRAN - "Common business-oriented language": compiled English-like computer programming language
Integrated Circuit - computer chip: an electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material
GUI - a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators
DRAM - memory storage for computer: Dynamic random access memory is a type of memory that is typically used for data or program code that a computer processor needs to function
Floppy Disk - type of storage for computers: a type of disk storage composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium, sealed in a rectangular plastic enclosure lined with fabric that removes dust particles
Ethernet - computer network: a system for connecting a number of computer systems to form a local area network, with protocols to control the passing of information and to avoid simultaneous transmission by two or more systems.
Personal Computer - a small computer with a microprocessor, designed for use by an individual: example of personal computers are desktop computers used in homes, schools and small businesses.
Microsoft (founding) - April 4, 1975, Albuquerque, NM: develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services
Apple (founding) - April 1, 1976, Cupertino, CA: an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California
VisiCalc / WordStar - first spreadsheet computer program for personal computers: often considered the first application to turn computers from a hobby to a business tool
Apple “Lisa” - desktop computer released on Jan. 19, 1983: first personal computer to offer a GUI aimed for individual business owners
Microsoft Windows - group of several graphical operating systems: used for different kinds of computers and windows phones
Symbolics.com - March 15, 1985: first .com domain in the world
HTML - "Hypertext Markup Language": standard markup language for creating websites and web applications
Google - American multi language technology company: specializes in internet-related services such as advertising, search engine, cloud computing, software,, and hardware
Wi-Fi - Wireless local area networking: wireless access to the internet
Facebook - social media website: American social media and social networking service allowing people to connect with one another
YouTube - American video-sharing website: created by former PayPal employees. Subsidiary of google. Worth $1.65 billion
iPhone - June 9, 2007: Apple's first smartphone with 2G internet - touchscreen
iPad - January 27, 2010: Apple's first tablet computer