"The Evolution of Computers: From Early Innovations to Modern Technology"
My document provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of computers, from their early beginnings with machines like the Analytical Engine and ENIAC to the development of microprocessor-based fourth-generation computers. It covers key milestones such as the invention of transistors and integrated circuits, the emergence of personal computers like the Altair 8800 and Apple I/II, and advancements in software such as the introduction of BASIC and MS-DOS. Additionally, it explores significant software applications like VisiCalc and WordPerfect, as well as the impact of graphical user interfaces (GUI) and the rise of the internet with browsers like Mosaic and Netscape Navigator.
Written for
- Institution
- CPT-101
- Course
- CPT-101
Document information
- Uploaded on
- July 25, 2024
- Number of pages
- 6
- Written in
- 2023/2024
- Type
- Exam (elaborations)
- Contains
- Questions & answers
Subjects
- eniac
- transistors
- integrated circuits
- software applications
- netscape navigator
- computer generations
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basic programming language