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History of Computer/Internet (COBOL (used for most commercial programming…
History of Computer/Internet
Jacquard Loom
a device fitted to a power loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with such complex patterns as brocade, damask and matelassé.
invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1804.
IBM
an American multinational technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States
manufactures and markets computer hardware, middle-ware and software, and offers hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology
Iphone
a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc.
The first-generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and multiple new hardware iterations with new iOS releases have been released since.
Turing Machine
process in which a cutting tool, typically a non-rotary tool bit, describes a helix toolpath by moving more or less linearly while the workpiece rotates.
J.V. Atanasoff / Clifford Berry
the first automatic electronic digital computer
The Personal Computer
a microcomputer designed for use by one person at a time. Prior to the PC, computers were designed for (and only affordable by) companies who attached terminals for multiple users to a single large computer whose resources were shared among all users.
ENIAC
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer was among the earliest electronic general-purpose computers made
Date introduced: February 15, 1946
COBOL
used for most commercial programming applications.
a compiled English-like computer programming language designed for business use. It is imperative, procedural and, since 2002, object-oriented.
Designed by: Howard Bromberg, Howard Discount, Vernon Reeves, Jean E. Sammet, William Selden, Gertrude Tierney
Integrated Circuit
an electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material, performing the same function as a larger circuit made from discrete components.
GUI
The graphical user interface, is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators such as secondary notation, instead of text-based user interfaces, typed command labels or text navigation.
The actions in a GUI are usually performed through direct manipulation of the graphical elements.[4] Beyond computers, GUIs are used in many handheld mobile devices such as MP3 players, portable media players, gaming devices, smartphones and smaller household, office and industrial controls.
DRAM
Dynamic random-access memory
a type of random-access memory that stores each bit of data in a separate capacitor within an integrated circuit.
Floppy Disk
a flexible removable magnetic disk, typically encased in hard plastic, used for storing data.
Ethernet
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.
Microsoft (founding)
Technology corporation that focuses on the development and implementation of software used on computers and on the World Wide Web.
The company's Microsoft Windows operating system is the most widely used operating system in the world. The company was founded in 1975 by former CEO Bill Gates.
Apple (founding)
an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.
VisiCalc / WordStar
a word processor application that had a dominant market share during the early- to mid-1980s.
(for "visible calculator") was the first spreadsheet computer program for personal computers, originally released for the Apple II by VisiCorp.
Apple "Lisa"
a desktop computer developed by Apple, released on January 19, 1983. It was one of the first personal computers to offer a graphical user interface (GUI) in a machine aimed at individual business users.
Microsoft Windows
simply Windows, is a metafamily of graphical operating systems developed, marketed, and sold by Microsoft. It consists of several families of operating systems, each of which cater to a certain sector of the computing industry with the OS typically associated with IBM PC compatible architecture.
Symbolics.com
the branch of theology dealing with the study of the history and meaning of church creeds and confessions
HTML
Hypertext Markup Language, a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages.
Google
a widely used search engine that uses text-matching techniques to find web pages that are important and relevant to a user's search.
Wifi
a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.
Facebook
Founder
Mark Zuckerberg
Eduardo Saverin
Dustin Moskovitz
Andrew McCollum
Chris Hughes
allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.
an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California
Youtube
a platform for uploading and viewing free videos.
Ipad
a 9.7 inch touch screen tablet PC made by Apple .
The iPad is basically a netbook without a keyboard. It has a multi-touch LED-backlit 9.7 x 7.5 inch front display and weighs 1.5 pounds, with a battery that lasts up to ten hours.