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Who designed the Analytical Engine, which became the basic framework for present day computers?
Who designed the Analytical Engine, which became the basic framework for present day computers?
What was the first personal computer with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
What was the first personal computer with a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
When did smartphones start becoming mainstream computing devices with the release of the first Apple iPhone?
When did smartphones start becoming mainstream computing devices with the release of the first Apple iPhone?
What was the first electronic general-purpose computer and who financed its creation?
What was the first electronic general-purpose computer and who financed its creation?
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Which company introduced the first personal computer and what was it called?
Which company introduced the first personal computer and what was it called?
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When did smartphones become mainstream computing devices and what was the name of the first smartphone made available to consumers?
When did smartphones become mainstream computing devices and what was the name of the first smartphone made available to consumers?
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BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS: English mathematician Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, which became the basic framework for present day computers in _________.
BRIEF HISTORY OF COMPUTERS: English mathematician Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, which became the basic framework for present day computers in _________.
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1951 - UNIVAC 1 was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer for __________ use.
1951 - UNIVAC 1 was the first general-purpose electronic digital computer for __________ use.
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During the 1990s, ___________ dominated the decade that saw the popularization of the Internet and the introduction of Netscape Navigator.
During the 1990s, ___________ dominated the decade that saw the popularization of the Internet and the introduction of Netscape Navigator.
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Study Notes
Early Computing History
- Charles Babbage, an English mathematician, designed the Analytical Engine, which became the basic framework for present-day computers.
First Electronic General-Purpose Computer
- The first electronic general-purpose computer was the UNIVAC 1, introduced in 1951 for commercial use.
Dominant Technology in the 1990s
- The 1990s saw the popularization of the Internet and the introduction of Netscape Navigator, with personal computers dominating the decade.
Smartphone Revolution
- The first Apple iPhone was released in 2007, marking the start of smartphones becoming mainstream computing devices.
First Personal Computer
- The first personal computer was introduced by Apple, but the exact name of the computer is not specified.
Mainstream Smartphones
- Smartphones became mainstream computing devices in the late 2000s, with the first smartphone made available to consumers being the Apple iPhone.
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Test your knowledge of the evolution of computers with our quiz! From Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine in the 1800s to the ENIAC during WWII, learn about the milestones that paved the way for modern-day computers. Challenge yourself with questions on the history and development of these amazing machines.
