The story of computer

The story of computer

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1642: Blaise Pascal invents the world's first mechanical calculator, designed to automate simple arithmetic.


1804:  Joseph-Marie Jacquard pioneers a programmable loom, using punched cards to direct weaving patterns.


1823: Charles Babbage devises a mechanical calculator engineered to solve complex polynomial equations.


1837:  Babbage outlines a groundbreaking machine featuring elements reminiscent of a modern computer, including a central processor, memory, and input/output capabilities.


1936:  Konrad Zuse assembles the Z1, a mechanical computer designed for general-purpose calculations.


1939:  John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry build the first electronic computer focused on specific problem-solving tasks.


1943: Tommy Flowers leads the development of Colossus, the first programmable electronic digital computer, used to crack enemy codes during WWII.

1950: Vacuum Tube Computer :These massive and expensive machines dominate the computing world, used mostly by trained professionals for specialized applications.


1959:  Transistors revolutionize computing, making devices smaller, cheaper, and faster, while spurring the development of new programming languages.


1965: The use of integrated circuits on chips leads to more powerful and compact computers and sparks the birth of the software industry.


1975:  The release of the Altair 8800 and later the IBM PC introduces computing to households, while early computer networks start connecting users.


1985: Portable Technology and the Internet – Advances in miniaturization result in laptops and smartphones, while the Internet and virtual reality begin reshaping communication and entertainment.