Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Timeline of Computer History
This site presents an interactive timeline of computer development from 1939 through 1994. Upon selecting a year, the site presents all of the major computer hardware and software developments that occurred during that year.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: The Silicon Engine
Microelectronic silicon computer chips have provided the growth engine for the technology revolution. This site provides a wealth of information about the development of semiconductors. Included is a timeline of major events, a list of...
PBS
Pbs Triumph of the Nerds: A History of the Computer
This companion website for acclaimed PBS series "Triumph of the Nerds" explores the history of the computer, tracing the progression of computing technologies from the abacus to the World Wide Web.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: History of Computing
The Great Idea Finder offers a timeline of the history of computers. Each innovation and invention is also click-able for more information.
Other
Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Carbons to Computers
Provides an excellent timeline of the history of the American office. Great pictures, easy to read, and the history is broken into eras for easy researching.
Other
Juniata College: History of Programming Languages
A timeline-style look at the evolution of programming languages.
Other
Mark Chris Soft: The History of Computing
This time line shows the development of computing from Schlckard's 1623 Calculating Clock to the launch of Microsoft Windows 95.
National Academy of Engineering
Greatest Achievements: Telephone
This resources features an overview of the history behind the technological development of the telephone today and a timeline showing the important dates.