1. The History of the Computer By: Ben Bredeson

2. Fun Facts The computer was invented by many people. The computer was invented by many people. Each part of a computer can be considered as a separate invention. Each part of a computer can be considered as a separate invention. Computer has 5 parts. Computer has 5 parts.

3. Input The input contains all the information the computer requires.

4. Output The output delivers all the results of the calculations the computer solved.

5. Logic The logic unit does all the calculations the computer needs solved.

6. Store The store holds all the information to solve the problem.

7. Control Unit The control unit keeps all the other units working correctly.

8. Just 1 Question How did we get from here to here?

9. Timeline of Computers 1941 1944 1951 1953 1962 1964 1974-77 1981 1985 1986 1975

10. 1941 In the year 1941, Konrad Zuse created the first computer. Return

11. 1944 In the year 1944, Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper invent the Harvard Mark I computer. It was 51 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. The whole computer weighed about 10,000 pounds. In the year 1944, Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper invent the Harvard Mark I computer. It was 51 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 2 feet deep. The whole computer weighed about 10,000 pounds. Return

12. 1951 The UNIVAC computer was invented in 1951 and was the first commercial computer and was able to pick presidential winners. The UNIVAC computer was invented in 1951 and was the first commercial computer and was able to pick presidential winners. Return

13. 1953 IBM enters the “History of Computers” in 1953 with the IBM 701 EDPM computer. IBM enters the “History of Computers” in 1953 with the IBM 701 EDPM computer. Return

14. 1962 Steve Russel and MIT invent the first computer game called “Spacewar” in the year 1962. Steve Russel and MIT invent the first computer game called “Spacewar” in the year 1962. Return

15. 1964 The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engellart. It was named the “Mouse” because of the wire sticking out which looked like a tail of a mouse. The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engellart. It was named the “Mouse” because of the wire sticking out which looked like a tail of a mouse. Return

16. 1974-77 Between the years 1974-77, the first consumer computers were invented. Between the years 1974-77, the first consumer computers were invented. Return

17. 1975 On April 4 th 1975, Bill Gates creates Microsoft. On April 4 th 1975, Bill Gates creates Microsoft. Return

18. 1981 In the year 1981, IBM produces their first home computer. In the year 1981, IBM produces their first home computer. Return

19. 1985 Microsoft Windows comes out in 1985 and starts it’s friendly war with Apple. Microsoft Windows comes out in 1985 and starts it’s friendly war with Apple. Return

20. 1986 Bill Gates makes his 1 billionth dollar. Bill Gates makes his 1 billionth dollar. Finish

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