device used for simple calculations
In 1936, Zuse invented this type of computer?
first freely programmable computer
Post a photo of the 1944 Mark Computer.
In 1944, Aiken and Hopper designed the Mark Series of computers to be used for what?
for ballistic calculations for the US navy
Post a photo of the UNIVAC Computer.
In 1951, Eckert and Mauchly designed the first commercial computer for whom?
for the census beaureau
What does UNIVAC stand for?
Universal Automatic Computer
In 1953, IBM enters the scene. What does IBM stand for?
International Buisiness Machine
What is FORTRAN?
First successful high level program language
Post a photo of the first mouse.
In 1964, how did Engelbart change the way computers worked?
he invented the mouse
What is the significance of ARPnet?
Helped protect information between a network of military computers around the world
In 1971, Intel introduced this? Post a photo of it.
the intel 4004
In the same year, IBM introduced this? Post a photo of one.
the floppy disk
In 1973, Metcalf and Xerox created this?
the 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.
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| Altair |
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| Apple I |
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| Apple II |
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| TRS-80 |
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| Commodore PET |
In 1981, Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced this package?
they introduced the MS-DOS
Post a photo of the Lisa computer.
In 1983, who introduced the Lisa computer?
Apple
What is GUI?
Graphical User Interface
Post a photo of the computer mentioned below.
In 1984, a more affordable home computer was introduced. Name the computer and the company that marketed it?
the apple macintosh
The commercial only ran one time. When?
that was that superbowl commercial that referenced Orwell's 1984, cool commercial
In response to the Apple GUI, Gates and Microsoft introduced this?
Windows OS
Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer. Who are they?
Steve and Steve, Jobs and Wozniak, respectively
When was the internet that we know, world wide web, developed and introduced?
Nov. 12 1990
Over the years, Apple has included "easter eggs" within their software. What is an "easter egg"?
an easter egg is a hidden joke, or message inside things like games, movies, books, and in this case software
Search for easter eggs in Photoshop and Illustrator. List a few in this post ... and try to find them in the applications.
Where do you think computers will take us in the next 10 years?
they're just getting crazier and more omnipotent, they'll probably just take over the world.
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