History Classwork | History of the Computer

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Part One

Title your entry.... Subject | date/range of dates

 

Part Two

Via the internet, find and post (in order of date) 5 examples of early computers mentioned in the podcast. Label each, respectively.

 

Part Three

Within the entry, answer the following questions in sentence/paragraph form and in your own words.

1.  The earliest computers were much larger than our current desktop and laptop versions. Find approximate dimensions.

2. What is the significance of ARPnet?

3. When was the internet that we know, world wide web, developed and introduced?

4. Two men are known for their development of the Apple I computer in a garage behind their parent's home. Who are they? Are they still with Apple today?

5. Over the years, Apple has included "easter eggs" within their software. What is an "easter egg"?

6. Search for easter eggs within Photoshop and Illustrator. List a few in your post and find them in the software!

7. Where do you think computers will take us in the next 10 years?

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