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The Evolution of Computers
An Assignment
Presented in Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
CPTR100: Introductory Computer Tools
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Gyasi Browne
By
Your Name
Delesha Dublin
12th March, 2025
Approval………….
Introduction
Computer evolution has played an extreme part towards shaping the modern generation of
people in society. These newly developed computing has taken the world with its advanced
technology and capabilities towards the modern day of computer technology. It began from
uncomplicated machine-like devices to highly developed and improved intelligent retrieval
systems (AI). Moreover, the enlargement of these devices has transfigured businesses, enhanced
communication between family, friends peers and even strangers, it has also transformed
everyone’s lives. As years progress, computing has advanced through diverse aspects,
characterized by remarkable technological developments that enhanced performances, quickness
and obtainability.
Early To Recent Stages Of Computer Evolution
Mechanical Stage:
The Early Era – In this early stage of development computers were originally visualize as
machine-like devices consists of cogs and gears. In the 19th century, the first automatic
computing engine was designed by Charles Babbage, which illustrates the first era.
Hardware Stage:
This semiconductor uprising (1950-1960) - During this era, semiconductors had
made digital computers very useful, leading to the growth of establishments like IBM, which
controlled the hardware feature of computing.
Software Stage:
The software emergence (1970-1980) – In this era, the hardware become more
dependable and the focus switched to software evolution. Well known companies such as
Microsoft created software that would make computing more approachable.
Personal Computing Stage:
The user centric computing (1980-1990) – In this era, computers became more
private, with user interfaces arranged for individual computer users. Furthermore, the world wide
web transfigured the internet into a easily operated platform for user-friendly needs and access.
Social Computing Stage
The community incorporation (2000-2025) – Eventually, as years progress
computing has advanced to assist online Communities, combining socialization/social
engagement into high-tech platforms and offer individual’s needs of interest. Therefore,
platforms such as Facebook represent this stage. This last generation is where technology
improves community evolvement and socialization.
Stages: Period The Key Evolution: Examples of Evolution:
of Time:
The In the 19th The Early Era of the The First Automatic
Mechanical century. Mechanical computing Computing Engine designed by
Era devices. Charles Babbage.
The Hardware In the 1950- The semiconductor uprising
Era 1960. based computers. The IBM Mainframes.
The Software In the 1970- The evolution of operating
Era 1980. systems and software The Microsoft Software.
languages.
The Personal In the 1980- The evolution of the internet
Computing 1990. and user friendly interfaces. The Google, Windows OS.
Era
The Social In the 2000- The combination of social The Facebook, Online
Computing 2025. engagements in technology. Communities.
Era
To conclude, the development of computers has up rise the world, allowing quick improvements
in business, science technology and in everyone daily life. Finally, as technology continues to
advance, the computers will become increasingly more high-powered, brilliant and integrated
into everyone's day to day activities.
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