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.

A TV series I like, by Cockatoo

The X-files is a TV show about paranormal phenomena. It's written by Chis Carter. There are 9 seasons.

The heroes work for the FBI.

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are two persons who search the truth in those paranormal activities.

Mulder and Scully have not the same personality. He believes in this whereas Scully remains sceptical.
All along the story Mulder is haunted by the disappearance of his sister Samantha. He thinks she was abducted by extraterrestrial beings.
During the story, they are against other members of the FBI. Mulder and Scully are friends.
These two characters investigate different mysterious cases , some of them very strange.

The last sentence in each episode is: "The truth is out there".

I love this series because there is a lot of imagination.
It mixes paranormal phenomena and police investigations.

The episodes are mostly independent but some of them are to be continued.
The suspense is always present.
There is not a true ending, you can imagine the end.
Watch it!

by Cockatoo.

What's going on? by Mrs P.

Can you guess what the 603 extra english group is preparing?

Read the comments to know more about our cinematographic Ed Wood like experience!!!

Mrs P.