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Tech Heroes: Ada Lovelace

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  Ada Lovelace was a British mathematician and writer born in 1815, the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was introduced to Charles Babbage, the inventor of the Analytical Engine, by her friend and mentor, Mary Somerville, a prominent scientist and mathematician of the time. Lovelace became interested in Babbage's work and began corresponding with him, eventually becoming his collaborator. In 1843, Lovelace translated a French article about Babbage's Analytical Engine, which described the machine's capabilities and design. However, the translation was not just a simple translation, Lovelace added her own notes to the article, which were three times longer than the original article. These notes contain what is considered to be the first published algorithm intended to be processed by a machine, an algorithm to calculate Bernoulli numbers. She also wrote about the potential capabilities of the machine, including the ability to create music and generate graphics, which was ...
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  Purdue University's Computer Science Department was established in 1962 and was one of the first computer science departments in the United States. It was founded as part of the School of Electrical Engineering, with the goal of preparing students for careers in the rapidly-expanding field of computer technology. In the early years of the department, the curriculum focused on preparing students for careers in areas such as computer programming, computer hardware design, and computer systems analysis. Over time, the department has evolved to include a wide range of research areas, including artificial intelligence, computer graphics, databases, software engineering, and more. Today, the Purdue Computer Science Department is a well-respected institution that is known for producing highly-qualified graduates who go on to pursue successful careers in industry and academia. It is also home to a number of distinguished faculty members and researchers who are at the forefront of their f...
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Notable events in the history of computers

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 Here are a few notable events in the history of computers: The development of the first electronic computer, the Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer (ENIAC), in the 1940s. The ENIAC was a massive machine that weighed 30 tons and took up 1,800 square feet of space. It was used to perform calculations for scientific and military purposes. The development of the first commercial computer, the UNIVAC I, in 1951. The UNIVAC I was used by businesses and government agencies to perform a variety of tasks, including payroll and data processing. The development of the first personal computer, the Altair 8800, in 1975. The Altair 8800 was developed by a company called Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) and was sold as a kit that people could assemble themselves. It was the first computer that was affordable and accessible to the general public. The development of the first microprocessor, the ...
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Brief History of Computers

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  The first computers were developed in the mid-20th century and were very large and expensive, making them available only to government agencies and large corporations. These early computers used vacuum tubes and mechanical switches to perform calculations, and they were used primarily for scientific and military purposes. Over the next few decades, computers became smaller, cheaper, and more powerful. The development of the microprocessor in the 1970s made it possible to build computers that were small enough to fit on a desk and affordable enough for individuals to purchase. These personal computers, or PCs, revolutionized the way people worked and communicated, and they paved the way for the development of the internet. Since then, computers have continued to evolve and become an integral part of our daily lives. Today, there are many different types of computers, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, which are all used for a wide variety of purpos...
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Tech Events in January

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  Here are the tech events that took place in January. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list of all the events. January 3, 2018: The first consumer-grade quantum computer, the IBM Q System One, is unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). January 4, 2018: Qualcomm announces the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, a mobile processor for smartphones and other devices. January 4, 2012: The first Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, is announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). January 5, 2011: Steve Jobs unveils the iPad 2 at a press event in San Francisco. January 5, 2015: Intel announces the Intel Atom x3, a line of mobile processors for smartphones and tablets. January 6, 2016: Samsung announces the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. January 6, 2017: LG announces the LG G6, a smartphone with a 5.7-inch display and a wide...
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