Timeline computers 1950.era1101

Evolution of Computers

  • Creation of The 1101

    Creation of The 1101
    The 1101-ERA, is a super computer that was used for many different things. It was used by the Navy for; solving simultaneous equations, matrix calculations, and computing functions. It was a huge turn for computers, especially for the U.S. Navy.
  • The ILLIAC IV

    The ILLIAC IV
    It was the first mainframe computer. The first kind of Computers we have today. Used for NASA research and data storage.
  • The Xerox PARC Alto

    The Xerox PARC Alto
    Was a groundbreaking computer with a full use of windows, icons, and a mouse. It had a never seen before interactive screen, with a graphics editor.
  • The Apple II

    The Apple II
    Was a one of a kind computer that would hook up to a TV/Monitor. It had a keyboard, gaming paddles, and a main logic board. Millions were sold and gave away, this gave Apple a good reputation and built the business.
  • IBM introduces PC

    IBM introduces PC
    IBM creates the first real PC. The personal computer had all kinds of different uses from education to playing games. The computer was a groundbreaking invention, and had people creating their own software with it.
  • The Macintosh

    The Macintosh
    The Macintosh was created by IBM. It was the first mouse-driven computer that had all kinds of software. The computer had the first look at Microsoft paint where people had unlimited creativity. The PC had some of the fastest microprocessors that out-competed any other computer at the time.
  • IBM's System II

    IBM's System II
    Groundbreaking creation that had its first look at 3D software and games. Sold more than 1 Million units before its first year.
  • Apple enters hand held computers.

    Apple enters hand held computers.
    Apples creation of the Newton a hand held computer that was driven by a pen like mouse that was touched to the screen.
  • Sony Vaio series

    Sony Vaio series
    Sony makes a groundbreaking desktop that has a full keyboard that was a huge step forward in smooth like computers. The computer was slim like no other computer with a flat screen.