Computer Timeline

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The Computer Timeline


Ever wonder who came up with the idea of computers? Some would argue that the computer got its beginnings from as far back as the 13th century Chinese invention known as the Abacus . While the abacus served as an influence and guideline to today's computers, it still required manual use of every operation performed. With the start of mechanical machines and electricity, the vision of computers could finally be fully realized.


Below are 10 important dates which have helped bring the world of computing to where we are today

Click on the years to learn their significance




Zuse A-B Computer Harvard Mark I ENIAC Transistor Integrated Circuit Mouse Microprocessor/Floppy Disk IBM Home Computer Microsoft Windows




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