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The Evolution of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computers from mechanical devices to modern electronic machines, highlighting key milestones such as the introduction of transistors, integrated circuits, and the rise of personal computing. It discusses the impact of the internet, mobile devices, and advances in processors and memory, including cloud computing and big data. The document concludes by emphasizing the transformative effect of computers on society and hints at future trends like AI and quantum computing.

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The Evolution of Computers

The document outlines the evolution of computers from mechanical devices to modern electronic machines, highlighting key milestones such as the introduction of transistors, integrated circuits, and the rise of personal computing. It discusses the impact of the internet, mobile devices, and advances in processors and memory, including cloud computing and big data. The document concludes by emphasizing the transformative effect of computers on society and hints at future trends like AI and quantum computing.

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The Evolution of Computers

A journey through time, exploring the milestones that shaped our digital
world.

by sarthak shrivastava
From Mechanical to Electronic Machines
Early Mechanical Computers The Dawn of Electronics
The first computers were mechanical devices like the The 1940s saw the emergence of electronic computers like
Analytical Engine, designed by Charles Babbage in the 19th the ENIAC, a giant machine used for ballistics calculations
century. during World War II.
The Birth of the Modern Computer

Transistors
Transistors replaced vacuum tubes, making computers smaller, more reliable,
1
and more powerful.

Integrated Circuits
Integrated circuits (ICs) further reduced size and increased
2
performance, paving the way for smaller and more affordable
computers.

Mainframe Era
3 The 1960s witnessed the rise of mainframe computers,
large systems used by businesses and institutions.
The Rise of Personal Computing
Microprocessors
1 Microprocessors allowed computers to be built on a single chip, leading to the development of
personal computers (PCs).

IBM PC
2 The IBM PC became the standard for personal computers, with many
companies developing compatible systems.

The Graphical User Interface (GUI)


3 The introduction of the GUI revolutionized computing,
making it more user-friendly.
The Impact of the Internet
and Mobile Devices

The Internet Mobile Devices


The internet connected computers Smartphones and tablets brought
globally, fostering communication computing power to the palm of
and collaboration. our hands, transforming the way
we interact with information.
Advances in Processors and
Memory

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Moore's Law Multi-core Processors
Moore's Law predicted that the Multi-core processors allowed
number of transistors on a computers to perform multiple
microchip would double every two tasks simultaneously, enhancing
years, leading to exponential performance and efficiency.
growth in computing power.

1T
Solid-State Drives (SSDs)
SSDs replaced hard disk drives,
offering faster read and write
speeds, boosting performance and
data access.
The Era of Cloud Computing
and Big Data
1 Cloud Computing 2 Big Data
Cloud computing shifted Big data analytics enabled
data storage and processing organizations to extract
to remote servers, offering insights and make data-
flexibility, scalability, and driven decisions from
affordability. massive datasets.
Future Trends: AI, Quantum Computing, and
Beyond
The Impact of Computers
Computers have profoundly transformed society, revolutionizing nearly
every aspect of modern life.

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