41. February 16, 1996, Hour One:History Of Computers February 16, 1996, Hour Onehistory of computers. history of computers. Fifty years ago this month, the US Army and the University of Pennsylvania http://www.sciencefriday.com/pages/1996/Feb/hour1_021696.html

THIS WEEK ON SCIENCE FRIDAY... Science Friday Archives February History of Computers Fifty years ago this month, the U.S. Army and the University of Pennsylvania teamed up to produce an all-electronic machine that heralded the beginning of the Information Age. In this hour of Science Friday, we'll look back on the half-century since ENIAC was invented and reflect on how computers have revolutionized our lives. Guests Mitchell Marcus University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Sherry Turkle Author, "Life on the Screen: Identity in the Age of the Internet" Professor of the Sociology of Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA Joel Shurkin Author, "Engines of the Mind: The Evolution of the Computer from Mainframes to Microprocessors" San Francisco, CA Listen to this program in RealAudio!

42. Met Office: History Of Computers At The Met Office history of computers at the Met Office. history of computers 1959 to 2004. In the beginning About 50 years ago, the Synoptic and Dynamical Research http://www.met-office.gov.uk/research/nwp/numerical/computers/history.html

Home Research NWP Numerical Modelling ... Computers History NWP Climate Seasonal forecasting Atmospheric processes ... The stratosphere History of Computers 1959 to 2004 In the beginning... About 50 years ago, the Synoptic and Dynamical Research Sub-committee of the Meteorological Research Committee recommended that the Met Office obtain an electric desk-calculator, and recruit a mathematician specially trained in computational methods, to enable the office to undertake trial meteorological computations. So it was, with such basic equipment, not even capable of automatic multiplication, that the Met Office began to fulfil the dream of L.F. Richardson, when in 1922 he suggested the possibility of numerical weather prediction using a grand "forecast factory" - consisting of thousands of (human) computers, seated around a globe shaped auditorium, each one calculating the future state of the atmosphere at a fixed location by evaluating a set of equations. In the ten years following the purchase of the electrical desk-calculator, a small number of Met Office staff had access to a "real" computer - the LEO 1 - which had been built by Lyons, the caterers. Eventually, in 1959 the Met Office purchased its first computer - a Ferranti Mercury, which the office named Meteor. With glowing valves and copious volumes of paper tape, the Met Office had entered the computer age.

43. History Of Computers And Computing history of computers and Computing. 1. Module Code Number G5AHOC. 2. Title of Module history of computers and Computing. 3. Number of Credits 10 http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/Modules/0405/G5AHOC.html

History of Computers and Computing 1. Module Code Number: 2. Title of Module: History of Computers and Computing 3. Number of Credits: 4. Level: A 5. Status: 6. Semester in which module is taught and Assessment Period: Autumn 7. Session Availability: 8. Pre-requisites for admission to the module (if any): None. 9. Co-requisites for the module (if any): None. 10. Expected Number of Students taking module: 11. Rationale for Cap: 12. Target Group: First- or second-year Single Honours or Joint Honours Computer Science students; no restriction on student numbers. 13. Availablity to Exchange Students: 14. Summary of Content: The module includes materials on seven main topic areas: number, character and date representations, including the ongoing problems arising from historical representations; computing devices, including Babbage's Difference Engine and Analytical Engine, and experimental machines up to the 1950s; programming languages, tracing the motivation and development of assembler and higher-level programming languages the Undecidability problem, where the influence of Alan Turing on the development of computing theory is investigated, including Turing machines and the halting problem

44. G5AHOC - History Of Computers & Computing - Lectures The module aims to provide a broad overview of the history of computers and computing. It will trace the history of computing devices and technologies, http://www.cs.nott.ac.uk/~tpp/G5AHOC/lectures.html

Home Lectures Assessment There will be two lectures per week, Mondays at 4.00pm and Fridays at 5.00pm, both in LT1 in the Central Teaching Facility. Lectures will be supported by videos and occasional demonstrations. The main topics to be covered are: Lecture 1 - Introduction The module aims to provide a broad overview of the history of computers and computing. It will trace the history of computing devices and technologies, note major theoretical developments and identify some of the key people involved. This lecture sets the scene and gives potential students an idea of what to expect. Lecture Notes (PDF) Lecture 2 - Babbage and Before In this part of the module we examine the background to, theory underlying, design and development and successes and failures of Charles Babbage’s Difference and Analytical Engines. The first lecture covers early computing devices, Babbage's motivation and the first Difference Engine. There is a huge amount of material on Babbage available on the web and in printed form, the construction of a working Difference Engine at the Science Museum to celebrate Babbage's centenary (and see if it really was technological limitations that prevented his machines from being realised in the mid-nineteenth century) has raised Babbage's profile considerably in the last decade. Some sites you might like to look at are: JavaSlide - the WWW's very first Java Slide Rule The Virtual Museum of Computing The Analytical Engine is another good site with some downloadable simulation software

45. World History Compass, History Of Computers Links to computer history sites. Computer History Collection Exhibitions, reference materials, interviews. Smithsonian National Museum of American http://www.worldhistorycompass.com/compute.htm

World History Compass Home Page New Links About WHC Support WHC Main Index General and International History Ancient Egypt Ancient, General ... Museums Search WHC Computers Center for the History of Information Processing Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Charles Babbage's First Difference Engine A comprehensive history of Charles Babbage's First Difference Engine with archival sources and many pictures. Computer History Collection Exhibitions, reference materials, interviews. Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Computer Museum Computer Science, University of Virginia. ENIAC Virtual Museum Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. University of Pennsylvania. History of Computing Main events in the history of computing since 1937. From MB Solutions. Hobbes' Internet Timeline Internet for Historians, History of the Internet A course outline by R.T. Griffiths, Leiden University, The Netherlands. Past Notable Women of Computing A number of biographies of pioneering women of computing. Resources and bibliographies. Yale University. The Software History Center The history of the software industry and the stories of its creative entrepreneurs and software developers starting from its beginnings in the 1950s.

46. Quiz On History Of Computers And Information Technology Quiz on Computers. Learn more about the people who were and are behind computing and the PCs. Learn about the history of computers, the development and more http://www22.brinkster.com/beeandnee/quiztime/historyofcomputers.asp

var google_language="en"; var adHB=true; wDoL("top","MW61TPM"); wCls("MW61TPM"); wDoL("btm","MW61TPM"); showA("MW61TPM"); Web Hosting by Brinkster Skip Navigation Links home techzone ... QuizTime Quiz - History of Computers VAX minicomputers : The VAX range of minicomputers was released by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) on October 25, 1977. It was the first commercially available 32-bit machine and was intended to replace the older PDP-11 series. The letters VAX stand for Virtual Address eXtension. VAX machines used the VMS (later called OpenVMS) operation system. VAX Links: vaxarchive.org VAX History at WilliamBader.com VAX History at webmythology.com Random Access Memory ( RAM ) was invented by Robert Dennard The Winchester Drive , and the floppy disk drive were invented at IBM Ethernet was invented by Dr. Robert (Bob) Metcalfe Lady Ada Lovelace The IBM PC , which featured the 16-bit Intel 8088 microprocessor, came in 1981. The Xerox Star 8010 , developed by Xerox in 1981, featured the mouse and a desktop with icons. This was the first computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI was first developed by Xerox in 1973 for Alto, an experimental predecessor to the Xerox Star. Apple Computers : formed on April 1, 1976 by

47. Bernie Poole's Presentation On The History Of Computers 15Sep-01 A Brief history of computers. http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/historyofcomputers.htm

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49. Intel Education: TJI: Explore The Curriculum: Intro To Computers In this section, you will learn a bit about the history of computers, the four essential components of a computer, and the differences between your brain http://www97.intel.com/discover/JourneyInside/TJI_Intro/default.aspx

Overview Explore the Curriculum Instructional Strategies Introduction to Computers ... Lesson 7: Which is Smarter? The Digital World How to Navigate This Site The title on the tab above lets you know you are in the Introduction to Computers section. To the left are the links for the lessons available in this section. Click on a tab above and you will jump to that section. Similarly, use the links to the left to proceed through the lessons and activities for this section. It is recommended, though not required, that you go through the lessons in sequence. What you learn in one lesson prepares you for what you will discover in the next one. Other choices will pop up from time to time. For example, a question mark alerts you to an interesting question to think about. Never be afraid to click on something. If you are unhappy with where it takes you, simply click your browser's BACK button. Ready to Start? Click the Lesson 1 link to the left. Contact Education *Legal Information

50. Intel Education: TJI: Intro To Computers: Lesson 1 Introduction to Computers, Lesson 1 history of computers history of computers Throughout time, humans have invented ingenious calculating machines. http://www97.intel.com/discover/JourneyInside/TJI_Intro_lesson1/default.aspx

Overview Explore the Curriculum Instructional Strategies Introduction to Computers ... Lesson 7: Which is Smarter? View the History ... To view the video, select a player and then click on your connection speed. Select a Player Windows Media Real One QuickTime Dialup High Speed Want to Learn More About Inventions? Visit Visual Ranking and use the interactive thinking tool to arrange a list of inventions in order of significance. Compare your list with other students' results, and explore the ways in which technological inventions have shaped the world throughout human history. History of Computers Throughout time, humans have invented ingenious calculating machines. One of the earliest was the abacus. It's about 5,000 years old. Mechanical calculators that could add and multiply (but not subtract!) were invented in the 1600s. In 1820, Charles Xavier Thomas de Colman invented the arithometer, a machine that could add, subtract, multiply and divide. It was Charles Babbage though, in the early 1800s, who designed mechanical calculating machines (see photo) that were the true ancestor of today's computers. Ada Byron King (Countess of Lovelace) was his programmer and today is considered the mother of computer programming. Babbage's design for his ultimate calculator, the Analytical Engine, was never produced. It did anticipate the four components essential to modern computing. These components are

51. KidCompute : History Of Computers history of computers. In this section you will find out all about the development of computers from the 1950 s to the present. You ll be astonished by how http://www.kidcompute.com/history.html

Basic Tutorials Make a Website History of Computers Play with Pictures Computer Words Home Page The 1950's ... The 1990's History of Computers In this section you will find out all about the development of computers from the 1950's to the present. You'll be astonished by how quickly things have changed, so that now almost everyone has a computer in their own home. Click the links on the left to find out more. The 1950's A summary of the major events in the computer world in the 1950's The 1960's A summary of the major events in the computer world in the 1960's The 1970's A summary of the major events in the computer world in the 1970's The 1980's A summary of the major events in the computer world in the 1980's The 1990's A summary of the major events in the computer world in the 1990's Today and Beyond A few ideas about what computers will be able to do in the future. Mobile Phones Discount Mobile Phones Contract Mobile Phones Mobile Phone UK ... Web Design by Danaher Design

52. EDUCATION PLANET - 7138 Web Sites For History Of Computers EDUCATION PLANETSearch Results for keyword history of computers. http://www.educationplanet.com/search/search?keywords=History of Computers

53. EDUCATION PLANET - 7148 Web Sites For History Of Computers CHAC History Pages * Computers, Calculators, Pre-electronic The history of computers During My Lifetime * - The history of computers During My http://www.educationplanet.com/search/search/?keywords=History of Computers

54. Business Law - Sherman, Silverstein, Kohl, Rose & Podolsky Alan Milstein s history of computers. CYBERCHRONOLOGY. Alan Milstein s history of computers. CYBERCHRONOLOGY. 5th century BC Abacus invented, http://www.sskrplaw.com/publications/cyber.html

SSKRP ATTORNEYS IN THE NEWS Alan Milstein's History of Computers CYBERCHRONOLOGY INTRODUCTION This chronology reflects the vision that the history of computers is the history of humankind. Computing is not just calculating; it is thinking, learning, and communicating. This Cyberchronolgy is a history of two competing paths, the outcome of which may ultimately determine our fate. Computers either are simply machines to be controlled by the powerful, by governments and industrial giants, and by the Masters of War, or they are the tools that will allow every human being to achieve his or her potential and to unite for a common purpose. 8500 B.C. Bone carved with notches in groups of prime numbers 5th century B.C. Abacus invented, a digital computing device 1621 William Oughtred invents slide rule, an analog computing device 1623 Wilhelm Schickard of Germany invents calculating clock, a 6 digit machine, can add and subtract 1645 Blaise Pascal invents Pascaline, a 5 digit adding machine 1668 Samuel Murland of England invents nondecimal adding machine 1714 Henry Mill patents the typewriter in England 1786 Mueller conceives Difference Engine, special purpose calculator for tabulating values of polynomial

55. WIReD: History Of Computers - SJLibrary.org Information about library resources for research, including online databases, selected websites and subject guides for academic coursework. http://www.sjlibrary.org/research/web/iguide_subjectList.htm?t=134&catID=59

56. History Of Computers Computer History Images Pictures of many of the pioneering computers. Computer Industry History - Comprehensive list of links to the best computer http://www.edinformatics.com/computers/history.htm

EDinformatics Home Page History of Computers Computers : History Hardware Internet Languages Museums ... Video Games See also: Computers: Emulators Recreation: Collecting: Computers Society: History: By Topic: Science: Engineering and Technology Sites: Brief History of Computers - Charts the evolution of computers from ancient times to the present. Charles Babbage Institute (CBI) - A research center at the University of Minnesota dedicated to promoting the study and preservation of the history of computing and information processing. Chronology of Personal Computers - Timeline of microcomputers from the development of the microprocessor in the 1960s through to the present day. Includes hardware, software, peripherals, companies, and individuals. Computer History Association of California - A non-profit corporation, who safeguards and organizes the history of electronic computing, not only in California, but nationally and internationally. They collect and archive hardware, software and documents. Computer History Images - Pictures of many of the pioneering computers.

57. The History Of Computers babbage.gif (15130 bytes), The History of the Computer He designed two computers during his lifetime; the Difference Engine and the Analytical http://www.elanguest.com/reporter/computer.html

The History of the Computer By Daniel Rytterlund Charles Babbage (younger days) Charles Babbage (slightly older) IBM 's Original Building Back in the 'Dark Ages' The first mechanical calculator ever built was constructed by Willhelm Schichard (1592-1633) in Tübingen, Germany, in 1623. Schichard made two copies both entirely in wood. The first one was made for the astronomer Kepler and the second one for himself. None of these machines exist today. A similar, but far more famous calculator was built in 1642 by Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662). This calculator could do simple calculations, such as addition and subtraction on six digit numbers. The rumour is that Pascal constructed the calculator for his father, who was a tax collector. In the year 1671 Gottfried Leibniz (1646 - 1716) constructed a calculating machine. Not only did this machine include an addition unit, which was identical to Pascal's machine, but it also included an automatic multiplication and division unit. Leibniz's machine was therefore the first calculator which could handle the four rules of arithmetic. Like all other mechanical calculators before the 19th century, it became used only for academic interest. Not until 1820 did Tomas of Comlar construct a mechanical calculator which became a commercial success.

58. TASCHEN Books Design - All Titles - The Computer. An Illustrated Discover the fascinating history of computers, interfaces, and computer design. The Computer. An Illustrated History Wurster, Christian http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/books/design/all/facts/02976.htm

59. The History Of Computers And The Internet Welcome to the history of computers and the Internet web page! Computers were pioneered in the crudest form by ancient people in the form of abacuses, http://lt.tripod.com/tr/directory/_h_/members.tripod.com/computerandweb/

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60. History Of Computers | Free Term Papers The earliest existence of a modern day computer\ s ancestor was the abacus. These date back to almost 2000 years ago. It is simply a wooden rack holding http://www.oppapers.com/term-papers/29931.html

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