What is an abacus?
A thing that could do simple math calculations that some consider to be the first computer.
In 1936, Zuse invented this type of computer?
The 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?
By the navy for 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 business machines
What is FORTRAN?
The first successful high level programming language, it’s the IBM mathematical formula translating system.
Post a photo of the first mouse.
In 1964, how did Engelbart change the way computers worked?
He made them more user friendly by inventing the computer mouse.
What is the significance of ARPnet?
It was the first Internet
In 1971, Intel introduced this?
The first single chip microprocessor, the Intel 4004
Post a photo of it.
In the same year, IBM introduced this? Post a photo of one.
The first memory disc, commonly called the floppy disk.
In 1973, Metcalf and Xerox created this?
Ethernet computer network
During the next several years, the first consumer computers were marketed. Post photos:
Altair
Apple I
Apple II
TRS-80
Commodore PET
In 1981, Bill Gates and Microsoft introduced this package?
The MS-DOS computer operating system that was packaged 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?
The Macintosh computer by Apple
The commercial only ran one time. When?
It ran during the Super Bowl, January 22, 1984.
In response to the Apple GUI, Gates and Microsoft introduced this?
The Windows operating system
Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer. Who are they?
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
When was the Internet that we know, World Wide Web, developed and introduced?
In 1982, the Internet was standardized and the concept of a worldwide network of fully interconnected TCP/IP networks called the Internet was introduced.
Over the years, Apple has included "Easter eggs" within their software. What is an "Easter egg"?
A virtual Easter egg is an intentional hidden message, in-joke, or feature in a work such as a computer program, web page, video game, movie, book, or crossword.
Search for Easter eggs in Photoshop and Illustrator. List a few in this post ... and try to find them in the applications.
By holding down alt+shift and then clicking on the status bar menu in Illustrator you get a whole new bunch more options when you click on the status bar. Choose from the fly out to display the number of shopping days till Christmas, the current phase of the moon or someone named Morty's home number. Choose eyes to display a pair of eyes that track your mouse movement.
Where do you think computers will take us in the next 10 years?
Who knows, technology is always evolving and the possibilities are endless. Maybe they’ll provide an easier way to do homework *cough cough*.. But one thing’s for sure they’ll be more advanced and have features we haven’t even thought of. Pretty soon this generation could be considered as technologically challenged as we see our grandparents now.
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