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Computer Chronicles: From Stone to Silicon
Did you know that the abacus, which was invented 5,000 years ago in China, is the forerunner of today's computers? How about this: the first electronic computer was programmed with punch cards. This
site is a comprehensive timeline of events that have defined the computer revolution, the growth of personal computers, and ultimately, the Internet. Many historic photos of early computers may be
found at this site. This resource is available in English and French.
All about computers
"PC" is about personal computers. It includes definitions and explanations concerning computers as well as a brief history of the computer. Since Java is so important but few know how it works, a
short Java course is featured.
The History of Computers
The first electronic digital computer was called ENIAC, built in 1945 in Philadelphia. It used so much electricity that lights in the nearby town dimmed every time it was used! What a long way we
have come in a half-century, with personal computers in homes, offices, and schoolrooms across the world. Trace the history and learn fun facts.
UCS: The Ultimate Computer Source
"UCS: The Ultimate Computer Source" is designed to help people learn about computers.Users will see articles and tutorials ranging from the history of computers to programming to computers in
refrigerators.Users.can take part in simulations such as climbing inside a computer, communicate with others in chat or message forums, use educational tools built to aid the learning process, or
play games to exercise knowledge that they have picked up. For Educators: there are downloadable, printable resources for classroom use.
The Computer Inside Out
The Computer Inside Out is a Thinkquest '99 entry evolving around the computer and its different aspects. The computer will be examined with respect to both hardware and software. To help people
assemble their computers, a building section with a component finder, based online retailers, has also been provided. Since computers are becoming more and more important, this entry's aim is to
help users familiarize themselves with the basic concepts involving computers.
Digital Virology Lab
"Digital Virology Lab" is about computer viruses. The site presents information about how computer viruses work, the logic inside the virus, and how to prevent being infected by them. Through this
site, visitors can know more about computer viruses and learn what to do when their computers are infected by computer viruses.
The Internet: A Digital Revolution
The Internet: A Digital Revolution provides information about the internet came to be, how it is now, and what scientists predict is the future of the internet. The Internet: A Digital Revolution
also tells about the concept and technology of the internet, as well as provides links to other internet related pages.
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