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The History of Computers

The document outlines the history of computers, tracing their evolution from early devices like the abacus to the development of the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage, and the first electronic computer, ENIAC. It highlights key advancements such as the invention of the transistor, the rise of personal computing with IBM and Apple, and the transformative impact of the internet. The presentation concludes with a look at the future of computing, focusing on artificial intelligence and quantum computers.

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The History of Computers

The document outlines the history of computers, tracing their evolution from early devices like the abacus to the development of the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage, and the first electronic computer, ENIAC. It highlights key advancements such as the invention of the transistor, the rise of personal computing with IBM and Apple, and the transformative impact of the internet. The presentation concludes with a look at the future of computing, focusing on artificial intelligence and quantum computers.

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The History of Computers

This presentation will explore the fascinating evolution of


computers, from their humble beginnings to their
transformative impact on our world.

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Early Computing Devices:
From Abacus to Mechanical
Calculators

1 The abacus, a simple counting tool, was used for


centuries in various cultures, laying the foundation for
early calculations.

2 Blaise Pascal's mechanical calculator in the 17th


century marked a significant advancement, performing
basic arithmetic operations.

3 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz later developed a more


sophisticated calculator, capable of multiplication and
division, further advancing computational capabilities.
Charles Babbage and the Analytical Engine
Visionary Inventor Pioneering Design

Charles Babbage, a British mathematician, His design incorporated key elements of modern
conceived the Analytical Engine, a general-purpose computers, including a central processing unit,
mechanical computer. memory, and input/output capabilities.
The First Electronic Computer: ENIAC

ENIAC
Built during World War II, ENIAC was a groundbreaking electronic
1
computer.

Vacuum Tubes
2 It used thousands of vacuum tubes, which were bulky and
unreliable.

Ballistic Calculations
3 ENIAC was primarily used for calculating ballistic
trajectories.
The Transistor Revolution and the Rise of
Minicomputers

Transistor Invention
1
The invention of the transistor in the 1940s revolutionized computer technology.

Smaller and More Reliable


2 Transistors were much smaller, more reliable, and consumed less power
than vacuum tubes.

Minicomputers
The development of transistors led to the emergence
3
of minicomputers, smaller and more affordable than
their predecessors.
The PC Era: From IBM to
Apple
IBM PC Apple Macintosh
IBM's personal computer, Apple's Macintosh,
released in 1981, became introduced in 1984,
a standard for perso revolutionized the user
nal computing. interface with its intuitive
graphical design.

Spread of Personal Computing


The PC era ushered in a new era of widespread
accessibility to computing for individuals and businesses.
The Internet and the Dawn of Personal Computing
1 Internet Development 2 World Wide Web 3 Rise of Personal
Computing
The development of the Tim Berners-Lee's invention
internet in the 1980s and of the World Wide Web in The internet and the rise of
1990s fundamentally 1989 made information personal computing enabled
changed how we accessible globally. individuals to connect,
communicate and access collaborate, and share
information. information like never before.
The Future of Computing:
Artificial Intelligence and
Quantum Computers

Artificial Intelligence Quantum Computers


AI is rapidly advancing, with Quantum computing has the
applications in various fields, potential to revolutionize
from healthcare to finance. scientific research and
problem-solving by exploiting
quantum phenomena.

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