August 12, 2012, PC or known as Personal Computation is fast 31 years old. At that time, since its launch in 1981, the IBM PC contained a 16-bit Intel 8088 processor, 16 KB memory, 160 KB floppy drive, and a 12-inch black and white monitor.
menenongk PC development first with now, like heaven and earth, where the development of technology has been so rapid and advanced. But that's one important moment in the era of information technology, the forerunner of the spread of personal computers to all corners of the world.
how the details developed behind the birth of the PC. Beginning with the presence of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine in 1837, this marked the beginning of PC development.
The Analytical Engine itself is a large engine driven by steam. However, this machine is unfortunately never made but, the basic concept can be proved that this machine is the ancestor of the PC.
In the early generation of PC development, there were many names of characters who tried to develop it. In addition to developing technology, in fact this tool was used to assist in the war at that time.
Call it Konrad Zuse in 1941, was one of the figures who explored the great potential of computers. The German engineer built a Z3 computer, and was used to design airplanes and missiles.
Shortly thereafter, the Electronic Numerical Interrogator and Computer (ENIAC) was present, based on cooperation between the United States government and the University of Pennsylvania. ENIAC was then able to be used to help maneuver artillery.
Second generation
In the second generation, after the discovery of transistors, PCs developed even further, transistors were used to replace vacuum tubes on television, radio and computers. As a result, the size of electric machines that were initially large in size has now dropped dramatically.
This generation showed a lot of significant developments, starting with IBM introducing their IBM 5100 product in 1975. This computer weighs 50 pounds with a memory range of 16 and 64 kilobytes.
In 1967 Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs built Apple 1 Computer. With a price of USD666.66, this computer is not equipped with a case, keyboard and monitor.
This period was closed when Texas Instrument released its computer product TI-99/4, at Chicago Consumer Electronics.
Third Generation
The third generation is the fastest growing generation of computer. The presence of the Commodore PET (VIV-20) began with a 1mhz processor, in 1980 at a price of 299 dollars.
This generation was also shocked by the news of resigning Steve Jobs in 1985, as well as the launch of Apple products titled Macintosh in 1984.
Fourth Generation
The fourth generation, which began in the 1990s, informs Apple, IBM and Motorola of working together to make Mac PowerBook. In 1997, one of the founders of Apple decided to come back again, he was Steve Jobs and made several important decisions by buying patents he had once sold.
In the late 90's, the PC market was divided between two major parts, a Windows-based PC, and an Apple computer with a Mac operating system.
Today with the presence of many mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, the internet dominates the operating system market. The largest internet usage is dominated by Windows's operating system, followed by Mac and Linux. While the mobile device is in the last order.
Following, is a sequence of how PC development from time to time, as reported by indosandster.net.
1837 Charles Babbage's "Analytical Engine" from Babbage is a PC ancestor. This large engine driven by steam has never been built. However, the concept can be proven.
1941 Z3 Z3 is not the first computer from Konrad Zuse, but the first computer to function properly.
1943 Mark I This 35-ton computer works with electromagnetic components and was used until 1959 by the US military.
1960 PDP 1 DEC became the first "mini computer" with transistor technology. At that time, PDP 1 was suitable for medium-sized offices. And officially produced as many as 55 units.
1971 Intel 4004 Breakthrough in PC brains: the first microprocessors to be mass-produced at economical prices. This processor lasts for 15 years in various variations.
1975 Altair 8800 Altair 8800 is the first home computer available on the market. In 1975, the price reached 400 dollars.
1977 Apple II Simultaneously appeared several PC models for home users, including Apple II, Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80, and Commodore
PET 2001. Not long ago, many PC manufacturers followed suit.
1978 CHIP In 1978, the first edition of the German CHIP magazine carried the topic "Jedem sein Computer" (To Each His Own Computer). CHIP is the oldest PC magazine in Germany.
1981 IBM 5150 Intel entered the home computer market with the IBM 5150 based on the Microsoft MSDOS operating system. This is the beginning of long cooperation towards a standard.
1982 GRiD Compass 1100 PC becomes mobile. This 5 kg Compass 1100 is the ancestor of all notebooks and netbooks. There is no drive, but it is equipped with a modem and flat screen.
1995 Windows 95 Microsoft's first 32-bit system proved to be more successful than IBM OS / 2. Their recipe for success is multitasking
and compatibility with previous Windows and DOS programs.
2007 iPhone With an innovative operating concept and software that is growing rapidly, Apple bridges between mobile and mobile internet computers. This device began its success in 2007.
2007 iPhone With an innovative operating concept and software that is growing rapidly, Apple bridges between mobile and mobile internet computers. This device began its success in 2007.
2008 Netbook With a simple formula, netbooks are an important "device" in the IT market. Cheap, lightweight and slimmer specifications.
2020 Quantum Computers Silisium-based computers have limitations in terms of dimensions and heat produced.