Computer - before 1935, a computer was a person who performed
arithmetic calculations.
Between 1935 and 1945 the denition referred to a machine,
rather than a person.
The modern machine denition is based on von Neumann’s
concepts: a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data,
and produces output...
14th Century
Abacus
An instrument for
performing calculations
by sliding counters along
rods or in grooves.
~ 1951
Vacuum Tubes
Electronic devices with glass/
steel vacuum envelope and
electrodes.
The rst commercial usage of
this technology was Univac,
IBM 701.
~ 1850
Dierence & Analytical Engine
All purpose computer, hand-
cranked, mechanical digital
computer.
~ 1960
MainFrame
General purpose
computers that run
commercial
applications on
Stateless, reliable
Green Screens/Dumb
Terminals with no
local processing/
storage.
~ 1984
Personal Computing
Mini computers with
strong local processing/
storage/graphics, low
reliability and security and
high maintenance costs.
~ 1995
Server-Computing
Gravity center moves
back to Servers and
Networked devices. Thin
Clients with local
processing, high security,
graphics & reliability with
low maintenance are on
the rise.
LAN-Integrated, powered by Power-over-Ethernet,
fully and remotely managed powerful computer.
- Chip PC Patented
Jack PC
Present
Chip PC invented the
the next generation of Desktops
Actual SizeWe’ve Come a Long Way...
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