What is an abacus?
The first "computer" because it could perform simple math calculations
In 1936, Zuse invented this type of computer?
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?
Gunnery and Ballistic Calculations
Post a photo of the UNIVAC Computer.
In 1951, Eckert and Mauchly designed the first commercial computer for whom?
The Census Bureau
What does UNIVAC stand for?
Universal Automatic Computer
In 1953, IBM enters the scene. What does IBM stand for?
International Buisiness Machines
What is FORTRAN?
The 1st successful high level programming language; IBM Mathematical Formula Translating System
Post a photo of the first mouse.
In 1964, how did Engelbart change the way computers worked?
Making them a more user friendly tool
What is the significance of ARPnet?
The first internet
In 1971, Intel introduced this? 1st single chip microprocessor, The Intel 4004
Post a photo of it.
In the same year, IBM introduced this?
Post a photo of one.
1st Memory disk (floppy disk)
In 1973, Metcalf and Xerox created this?
the 1st Ethernet computer network
During the next several years, the first consumer computers were marketed.
In 1981, Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced this package?
MS-DOS computer operating system with the IBM PC
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?
Apple Macintosh
The commercial only ran one time. When?
January 22, 1984
In response to the Apple GUI, Gates and Microsoft introduced this?
Windows operating system
Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer. Who are they?
When was the internet that we know, world wide web, developed and introduced?
Over the years, Apple has included "easter eggs" within their software. What is an "easter egg"?
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?
In the same year, IBM introduced this?
Post a photo of one.
1st Memory disk (floppy disk)
In 1973, Metcalf and Xerox created this?
the 1st Ethernet computer network
During the next several years, the first consumer computers were marketed.
Altair
Apple II
TRS-80
Commodore PET
In 1981, Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced this package?
MS-DOS computer operating system with the IBM PC
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?
Apple Macintosh
The commercial only ran one time. When?
January 22, 1984
In response to the Apple GUI, Gates and Microsoft introduced this?
Windows operating system
Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer. Who are they?
When was the internet that we know, world wide web, developed and introduced?
Over the years, Apple has included "easter eggs" within their software. What is an "easter egg"?
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?
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