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1800s: Early Concepts and Mechanical Computing

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1800s: Early Concepts and Mechanical Computing

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Significance: First machine to use punched cards, a precursor to programming.

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Contribution: Ada Lovelace wrote the first algorithm for it, making her the first programmer.

Impact: First conceptual design for a general-purpose computer.

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Significance: Used punched cards to process data for the U.S. Census, laying foundations for data processing.

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1930s-1940s: Electromechanical and Early Digital Computers

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1930s-1940s: Electromechanical and Early Digital Computers

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The Evolution of Early Computers: From the 1930s to ENIAC and the Impact of the von Neumann Model on Language Compilers and Operating Systems

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The history of early computers is a fascinating journey that showcases the ingenuity and determination of pioneers who laid the foundations of modern computing. It all began in the 1930s when scientists and engineers started exploring the potential of electronic devices for complex calculations.

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Impact: Provided the theoretical foundation for modern computers.

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Significance: First programmable, fully automatic digital computer.

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Colossus: The World's First Large-Scale Electronic Digital Computer - Developed by: Tommy Flowers

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Impact: First programmable digital computer, used to break Nazi codes in WWII.

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Colossus: The World's First Large-Scale Electronic Digital Computer - Part 1 | Bletchley Park

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Inventors: John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly

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1946 - ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

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1946 - ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

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Significance: First general-purpose, fully electronic digital computer.

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1946 - ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

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such as the IAS and its copies, others are unique designs, like the CSIRAC. Built in Sydney, Australia by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for use in its Radio physics Laboratory in Sydney

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💻 1950s-1960s: Commercial and Mainframe Computers

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💻 1950s-1960s: Commercial and Mainframe Computers

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Significance: First commercial computer; used by businesses and the government.

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Significance: First high-level programming language; revolutionized software development.

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Company: Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)

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1960 - PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1)

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1960 - PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1)

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Impact: Popularized time-sharing and user interaction with computers.

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1960 - PDP-1 (Programmed Data Processor-1)

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Significance: First family of computers; standardized business computing.

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1970s-1980s: The Birth of Personal Computers

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1970s-1980s: The Birth of Personal Computers

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1970s-1980s: The Birth of Personal Computers

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Significance: First microprocessor; led to smaller and more powerful computers.

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Significance: Sparked the personal computer revolution. Inspired Bill Gates and Paul Allen to write software (Microsoft's first product).

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Inventors: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs

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Impact: Started the Apple Computer Company.

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Significance: Standardized personal computing; set the stage for widespread adoption in homes and businesses.

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Significance: First commercially successful computer with a GUI (Graphical User Interface).

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Let's surf the Web of the 90s with Mosaic, Netscape and Internet Explorer on Pentium PCs of the 90s

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Impact: Transformed global communication and information access.

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Significance: Brought GUI to the masses; included the Start button and taskbar.

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Impact: Demonstrated the potential of AI in complex problem-solving.

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Impact: Integrated computing, communication, and internet browsing into one device; launched the smartphone era.

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Significance: Demonstrated advanced AI and natural language processing capabilities.

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Impact: Unified platform across devices; emphasized cloud integration.

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Significance: Quantum computers surpassed classical computers for a specific task.

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Impact: Brought AI language models to mainstream use, transforming industries and everyday tasks.

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2023 - AI Accelerators (NVIDIA GPUs, Apple M-series)

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2023 - AI Accelerators (NVIDIA GPUs, Apple M-series)

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Significance: Specialized chips driving AI, gaming, and data processing.

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2023 - AI Accelerators (NVIDIA GPUs, Apple M-series)