Evolution of COMPUTER 1930 To 2021 || The Untold History of the COMPUTERS

Summary

This video script offers a historical journey through the evolution of computers from the 1930s to present day. It highlights key developments such as the first programmable computer by Konrad Zuse, the massive ENIAC, and the transition to personal computers like the Programmer 101. The script also covers Apple's significant innovations, including the Macintosh and the MacBook Air, emphasizing how these advancements have revolutionized the computer industry and our daily lives.

Takeaways

• 💡 Computers have evolved from large machines for simple calculations to small, powerful devices.
• 🏗️ The invention of computers was not by a single person but a collective effort by many scientists and mathematicians.
• 📅 The history of computing dates back to the early 1800s, with incremental advancements over time.
• 🛠️ The 1930s saw the beginning of programmable computing machines, with Conrad Zuse's Z1 being a notable example.
• 🔢 In the 1940s, computers like ENIAC were massive, room-sized machines used for complex calculations during World War II.
• 🧪 The 1950s were marked by computers being used strictly for scientific and engineering research, such as the JONIAC.
• 💼 The 1960s brought the first desktop computer, the Programmer 101, making computers accessible to the general public.
• 🖥️ The 1970s saw the rise of personal computers with designs that influenced future products, like the Xerox Alto.
• 🍎 The 1980s introduced the Apple Macintosh, a game-changer with its user-friendly interface and design.
• 🌈 In the 1990s, the iMac G3 allowed for self-expression with its customizable, colorful design.
• 💻 The early 2000s popularized laptops, with Apple's MacBook Air setting a new standard for thinness and design.

Q & A

What was the first programmable computer called and who created it?

The first programmable computer was called the Z1, created by Conrad Zuse in 1936.

What was the ENIAC known for and during which era was it created?

The ENIAC was known for being a massive machine used for ballistic analytics during World War II, created in the 1940s.

What was the significance of the JONIAC in the 1950s?

The JONIAC, completed in 1954, was significant for being used by RAND researchers for scientific and engineering research.

How did the Programmer 101 change the computer industry in the 1960s?

The Programmer 101 was the first desktop computer sold to the average consumer, making computers accessible to the general public in the 1960s.

What features made the Xerox computer notable in the 1970s?

The Xerox computer was notable for its design, which included a mouse, keyboard, and screen, and it could print documents and send emails.

What was described as a game changer for the computer industry in the 1980s?

Apple's Macintosh, introduced in 1984, was described as a game changer for its innovative interface of windows and icons.

What was unique about the iMac G3 released in the 1990s?

The iMac G3 was unique for its customizable, bandai blue clear casing and was meant to be portable.

How did the MacBook Air change the laptop industry when it was launched in 2008?

The MacBook Air changed the industry with its ultra-thin design, measuring only 0.76 inch thick, and its minimalistic design without a CD drive.

What are some of the most innovative computers today according to the script?

Today's most innovative computers include tablets, which are simple touch screens without a keyboard and a mouse.

What was the approximate thickness and starting price of the first MacBook Air?

The first MacBook Air was 0.76 inches thick and started at a price of $1,799.