History of Computers

The history of computing has helped the modern day computer develop into what it is by the input and contribution of many different people and concepts.  Over time, there have been numerous additions to the technologies that have made computers what they are today.  

In 1948, the first program to run on a computer was introduced by Frederic Williams, Tom Kilburn, and Geoff Toothill which was their Small Scale Experimental Machine, (SSEM).  The "Manchester Baby" was built to test the first technology used for RAM.  It was called the Williams Tube. This is interesting and significant to me because now, RAM is a basic aspect of computers that we look for and evaluate with how we choose a computer that works for us in why we're purchasing one in the first place. Computers can be used for many things but if your primary use is to write papers for school, as opposed to online gaming, the RAM is something that will be considered and make a difference in performance.  

In 1956 a direct keyboard concept was introduced to computers by researchers at MIT.  Before this it was normal to use punch cards to input information for computers.  This is absolutely a revolutionary introduction because now, a keyboard is pretty much an essential aspect of computers and is a normal inclusion of computers when you buy one.  This goes for desktops and laptops and there are even ways to attach keyboards to certain devices like tablets.  

These discoveries are important in my opinion because upon their introductions and the evolution of computers, they are normal inclusions/considerations when buying a modern day computer.