MindMap Gallery computer history
This is a picture about computer history, illustrating the evolution of computing technology from its inception to the present day. This mind map covers key milestones such as the development of the first mechanical computers, the introduction of electronic computers, and the rise of personal computing.
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This is a picture about computer history, illustrating the evolution of computing technology from its inception to the present day. This mind map covers key milestones such as the development of the first mechanical computers, the introduction of electronic computers, and the rise of personal computing.
This is a picture about the shortcut key comparison between MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, designed to enhance productivity and efficiency for users of Microsoft Office applications.
This is a picture about computer history, illustrating the evolution of computing technology from its inception to the present day. This mind map covers key milestones such as the development of the first mechanical computers, the introduction of electronic computers, and the rise of personal computing.
computer history
Early computing
Mechanical computing devices
Abacus
Ancient counting tool based on beads sliding on rods.
Pascal's adding machine
Mechanical calculator invented by Blaise Pascal in 1642.
Electrical computing devices
Analytical Engine
Design for the first general-purpose mechanical computer by Charles Babbage in the 1830s.
Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC)
Early electronic digital computer designed by John Atanasoff and Clifford Berry in the 1930s.
The first electronic computers
ENIAC
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, built in 1946; considered the first general-purpose electronic computer.
UNIVAC I
First commercially available computer, introduced in 1951.
Mainframe computers
IBM System/360
Family of mainframe computers introduced by IBM in 1964.
PDP-8
Minicomputer introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1965.
Personal computers
Altair 8800
First successful personal computer kit, introduced in 1975.
Apple II
Popular personal computer released by Apple in 1977.
Modern computing
GUI-based systems
Xerox Star
First commercial computer with a graphical user interface, released in 1981.
Macintosh
Revolutionary personal computer introduced by Apple in 1984.
Internet and the World Wide Web
ARPANET
Predecessor to the internet, developed in the late 1960s.
Tim Berners-Lee
Invented the World Wide Web in 1989, revolutionizing the way information is shared on the internet.
Mobile computing
Smartphone revolution
Introduction of mobile phones with advanced computing capabilities, starting with the iPhone in 2007.
Tablet computers
Portable touchscreen devices, popularized by the release of the iPad in 2010.
Artificial intelligence
Deep learning
Subset of machine learning using artificial neural networks to imitate human-like thinking.
Natural language processing
Field of AI focused on enabling computers to understand and interact with human language.
Future of computing
Quantum computing
Utilizes quantum mechanics principles to perform complex computations at an unprecedented speed.
Artificial general intelligence (AGI)
Developing systems capable of outperforming humans in virtually every economically valuable work.
Wearable computing
Integration of computers into clothing or accessories, enabling hands-free interaction with digital devices.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Network of interconnected physical devices that communicate and exchange data.