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Through research and advances made as early as the late nineteenth century, and even before that in some instances, today's computer related technologies have emerged. A major influence in the development of what is now known as the computer were made by the United States military in the 1940's and 1950's. The needs of the military at the time required that a system be created that could aid in the aiming of ballistic military equipment. Today's modern computers are undoubtedly the result of the United States military's early developments and technological advancements in computing. Because of the military's need for the computer earlier this century, great advancements have been, and will continue to be made in the way of computers and other technologies.
Truly the first computers, or tools made with the intention of being used for calculating, were made many centuries ago. Throughout history, people have used a diverse array of devices to help them do both simple and complex calculations. Tools have varied from fingers to computers. Tools such as the abacus have aided men for many centuries in doing math. They have simplified complicated tasks, and have, in some instances, even made it possible to avoid doing certain manual tasks. However, one of the most deserving devices of praise is the common computer of today. The electronic computers now in use gain much of their influence from the United States military's work from earlier this century (Beveridge).
From Military Needs to Every Desktop
A major advocate during the early and middle parts of this century of computer technology and advancement was the military. It was interested in the computer primarily for its ability to greatly improve accuracy in missile shots. Many different people, along with the creation and advancement of technologies, were needed in order for the military's ambition for the use of computer capabilities to be accomplished. Several of the key people involved in the advancement of computers and some of the technologies resulting are discussed in some of the following articles.
Terminology mentioned in this term paper
military equipment, integrated circuit,
Names mentioned in this term paper
Howard Hathaway Aiken, Vannevar Bush, Jan. 1999 http://www.llcc.cc.il.us/dbeverid/histintr.htm Gfrorer, Konrad Zuse, John Vincent Atanasoff, John von Neumann, Grace Hopper, John William Mauchly, John Berry, Denis, John Presper Eckert, Jr.,
Organizations included in this report
Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Naval Reserve,
Locations mentioned in this essay
United States, California,
Companies mentioned in this report
Bell Telephone,
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