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Who is recognized as the first programmer?
Which software program is considered the first spreadsheet software?
What year did Microsoft introduce Windows, the graphical user interface for MS DOS?
What was the role of Microsoft in relation to the IBM PC?
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Which family of personal computers was manufactured and sold by Apple?
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Study Notes
Pioneers in Programming
- Augusta Ada Lovelace recognized as the first programmer in history.
- Contributed foundational concepts in computing through her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.
Development of Programming Languages
- BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) designed for ease of use in programming education and early computing.
Innovation in Software
- 1978: VISICALC launched as the first spreadsheet software, developed by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston.
- Revolutionized data management and financial calculations for personal and business use.
Microsoft and IBM Collaboration
- In 1980, Microsoft selected by IBM to provide programmers for the IBM PC, marking a crucial partnership in computing history.
- 1981: Microsoft developed PCDOS (Personal Computer Disk Operating System) to facilitate PC operations.
Advances in Operating Systems
- In 1981, Microsoft released a computer system that could translate instructions into machine code, essential for running software applications.
- November 10, 1983: Bill Gates unveiled Microsoft Windows, introducing a graphical user interface (GUI) for MS-DOS, transforming user interaction with computers.
- Windows versions progressed from 1.0 to 3.11, enhancing functionality and user experience.
Apple Macintosh
- Launched in 1984, the Macintosh series was a family of personal computers produced by Apple.
- Notable for incorporating a GUI, making computing more accessible to a broader audience.
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Description
Explore the significant milestones in the history of computer programming, including the contributions of Augusta Ada Lovelace and the rise of software like VISICALC and PCDOS. This quiz highlights the evolution of programming languages and software development in the early computing era.
