Computers, by Onche-Onche

A computer is an electronic machine which reads binary functions. Computers execute programs with a visual console.
The first was built in 1946 by Peter Eckert and J. Mauchly.

The programming of this computer was made by connecting between them its various elements. It consisted of 19000 tubes, it weighed 30 tons, occupied a surface of 72 m2 and consumed 140 kilowatts. The clock was100 KHZ.

The speed was approximately 330 multiplications(increases) per second.
It was not very practical for individuals!!!

In 1971, the first computer sold to the public wasn't a success because it was too big.

Steve Jobs, a fondator of Apple made a micro-computer for people  with little money.
The small Computer became a good industry.

In 1984, Acer made a computer.

The Internet arrived  in 1994. It's a moment when computers became a world industry.

In 15 ans years, the computer become a best device of the world.
Most of  jobs  are made on the maintaining of computers, people become even "crazy" for their computer. Sometimes to the extreme (loneliness, suicides...)
The Personal Computer is a  current device :we would not imagine to do without it anymore .
Now there are a multitude of computers, (laptops, computes with a central unit, netbooks, pads...)

We cannot return to the past. The computer takes a big place in our life. It is essential, but can't take all part of our life.

                                                                                                 by Onche

Thank you for this technical article. As for me, a computer is a tool which takes a big part in everyday life. Too big a part? That's for your comments to say!

                                                                                                 by Mrs P.