The History Of Computer
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The History of Computers
Summary
While many might think the origins of the computer date back to the 1930s, the history actually stretches back nearly 2,000 years to the invention of the abacus. This early tool allowed users to perform calculations using beads on wires.Although some historians believe the term "computer" should only refer to 20th-century machines, the broader journey includes pivotal developments like a French-designed calculator created for tax collection in the 1600s. Improvements to these designs continued into the 19th century.
Evolution Through the Ages
In England, government-backed advances led to the creation of a steam-powered mechanical calculator, featuring a fixed program. This design evolved into an automatic calculator. In the early 1900s, the need for complex mathematical computations, especially in engineering and transport, spurred further developments.Two Census Bureau workers invented the punch card, allowing data to be read and stored by early computers. These machines, though slow, excelled at storing large volumes of data with accuracy.
The Military and Technological Advancement
The onset of World War II in the 1940s accelerated computer technology due to military demands. Large, floor-sized models were created, but these required extensive programming and rewiring efforts. Advancements led to computers with memory capacity and improved processing speeds.By 1947, the first programmable computers were developed. Featuring RAM (Random Access Memory), they allowed data access within seconds. Innovations continued into the 1950s with magnetic core memory and transistor circuits, boosting functionality, though operation costs were high.
The Rise of Accessible Computing
In the 1960s, computers became more affordable for businesses but were mainly used for tasks like billing and accounting. Hospitals also adopted them for patient data management.By the 1980s, personal computers emerged, spurred by the development of the microchip. This allowed for the production of desktop computers with software on disks. Companies like Apple and IBM drove this revolution, with Apple also collaborating with Radio Shack on computer-based video games.
The Internet and Modern Computing
The ability for businesses and individuals to access the internet revolutionized marketing and communication. Today, researching online offers countless sources, and technological advancements continue rapidly with frequent upgrades.This article is under GNU FDL license and can be distributed freely, provided the author's name and all linked URLs are preserved.
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