Invention of the Mechanical Calculator
Blaise Pascal invented the Pascaline, a mechanical calculator capable of performing addition and subtraction, marking an early step in the historia de las computadoras.
1642
1837
Concept of the Analytical Engine
Charles Babbage conceptualized the Analytical Engine, an early mechanical general-purpose computer, laying foundational ideas for future computing.
1936
Alan Turing introduced the concept of the Turing Machine, a theoretical device that became a fundamental model for understanding computation and algorithms.
1943
Colossus Computer
The Colossus, the world's first programmable digital electronic computer, was built to break German codes during World War II, representing a significant advance in the historia de las computadoras.
1946
The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was completed, becoming the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.
1951
The UNIVAC I (Universal Automatic Computer I) was delivered to the U.S. Census Bureau, marking the first commercial computer produced in the United States.
1957
FORTRAN Programming Language
IBM developed FORTRAN, the first high-level programming language, which revolutionized computer programming and is a key milestone in the historia de las computadoras.
1964
IBM System/360
IBM introduced the System/360, a family of mainframe computers that standardized hardware and software, greatly influencing the computing industry.
1971
Intel 4004 Microprocessor
Intel released the 4004, the first commercially available microprocessor, which paved the way for the development of personal computers.
1975
Microsoft Founded
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft, which would become a dominant force in software development and personal computing.
1976
Apple I
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak introduced the Apple I, an early personal computer that contributed significantly to the historia de las computadoras.
1981
IBM PC
IBM released its first personal computer, the IBM PC, which set the standard for PC architecture and spurred widespread adoption of personal computing.
1984
Apple Macintosh
Apple launched the Macintosh, the first mass-market personal computer featuring a graphical user interface and mouse, revolutionizing user interaction with computers.
1991
Tim Berners-Lee introduced the World Wide Web, transforming the way information is shared and accessed globally, and marking a pivotal moment in the historia de las computadoras.
2007
Introduction of the iPhone
Apple introduced the iPhone, a revolutionary smartphone that combined computing, communication, and multimedia capabilities, significantly impacting the computer industry.
2024
Advancements in Quantum Computing
Quantum computing continues to advance, with significant breakthroughs in qubit stability and error correction, promising to solve complex problems beyond the reach of classical computers.
