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Jiskha Homework Help: History of Computers
Jiskha.com offers a general overview of the history of computers and includes a variety of links to specific historical topics.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Past Computer History
An in-depth lecture and PowerPoint slideshow on the history of computing can be found here. It gives an overview of the advances in science that made desktop computers possible, starting with the invention of counting, to the...
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Information About the Computer Cpu
A complete guide to the computer CPU, including CPU ABCs, known CPU bugs, processor history and information, technical support, processor definitions as well as information on math coprocessors, compatible Intel processors, interposer,...
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.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Can Gaming Help You Score Better in School?
There are a variety of educational computer games on the market in the areas of math, history, science, and language, as well as many simpler versions free on the Internet. This exercise asks that you make up a test based on the subject...
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Basic & Other Languages
There are many computer programming languages in use today. This lecture series presents a brief description of the progression of programming languages.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: No. 1031: Antikythera Mechanism
This site contains the history of and a description of the Antikythera Mechanism in written and audio form.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in Science: Space Exploration
Through primary source documents, discover the history of NASA's "human computers," early aerospace industry pioneers, and the struggle for American women to be allowed into the astronaut program.
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Rutgers Marine & Coastal Sciences: Cool Classroom
Students and teachers can explore the work of marine scientists and observe the ocean from their computers. Learn about Rutgers Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory, discover why oceanography is important, and see what life is like in...
Yale University
The Wit and Wisdom of Grace Hopper
Quotes from Grace Hopper, a pioneer in computer programming.
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Webdesigner Depot: 20 Years of Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a well-known software title that has been used by a large number of computer users. The software product turned twenty years old in February 2010. This site explores the twenty year history of the famous program.
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Technofile: Gary Kildall and the Origins of the Pc
An article of how Gary Kildall invented the world's first DOS and Kildall's introduction of DR DOS.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Grace Murray Hopper
This site provides a biography of the programming pioneer, Grace Murray Hopper. Discusses her education, teaching career, and distinguished career as a naval officer.