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Who created the original version of BASIC programming language?
Who created the original version of BASIC programming language?
- Bill Gates and Paul Allen
- John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz (correct)
- Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak
- Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson
What was the purpose of creating the original version of BASIC?
What was the purpose of creating the original version of BASIC?
- To create custom software for minicomputers
- To develop high-level programming languages for scientists
- To enable students in non-scientific fields to use computers (correct)
- To design a time-sharing system for large computers
What system allowed multiple users to edit and run BASIC programs simultaneously on remote terminals?
What system allowed multiple users to edit and run BASIC programs simultaneously on remote terminals?
- Microsoft Windows
- Unix operating system
- Macintosh OS
- Dartmouth Time Sharing System (DTSS) (correct)
Which company introduced the HP2000 series computer line based on the time-sharing system for BASIC operation?
Which company introduced the HP2000 series computer line based on the time-sharing system for BASIC operation?
What led to the development of multiple BASIC dialects, including Microsoft BASIC in 1975?
What led to the development of multiple BASIC dialects, including Microsoft BASIC in 1975?
Study Notes
Origin of BASIC
- John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz created the original version of BASIC programming language
- The purpose of creating the original version of BASIC was to provide a simple and easy-to-use language for beginners
Time-Sharing System
- The Dartmouth Time-Sharing System (DTSS) allowed multiple users to edit and run BASIC programs simultaneously on remote terminals
HP2000 Series
- Hewlett-Packard (HP) introduced the HP2000 series computer line based on the time-sharing system for BASIC operation
Development of BASIC Dialects
- The widespread adoption of BASIC and its implementation on various hardware platforms led to the development of multiple BASIC dialects
- Microsoft BASIC was one of the dialects, introduced in 1975
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Test your knowledge of the history and creators of the BASIC programming language, which was designed for ease of use by beginners in non-scientific fields. Learn about its origins at Dartmouth College in 1963 and its significance in enabling wider access to computer programming.
