Computers & Microprocessors     

                    

Introduction

History & Development - the 4004 Microprocessor  
The Transistor - History & Developments

Great Microprocessor's of the Past & Present 
Microprocessor & Numerical Processor Information
CPU Lists (Intel & AMD) - A Brief CPU History

Major milestones in computing: (1970s - 1990s)
Influential People in the History of Computing
Gallery of Computers throughout the 20th Century
Chronology of:
  Amiga Computers    Commodore 64 Microcomputer
  CPUs    Handdeld Computers     Digital Computing Machines
  Personal Computers      Supercomputing     Workstations

Miscellaneous Articles     Page 1      Page 2

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In November 1971, just 1 month after I was born the worlds first ever Microprocessor was released - the Intel 4004. History & Development of the 4004 Microprocessor

This incredible invnetion has provided us with numerous advancements that touch almost every aspect of our lives. Find out how it was invented & the evolution that led to Integrated circuits.The Transistor

Photo's & Descriptions of a select few who have been Influential in the history & development of computers. Influential People in the History of Computing

This section contains a gallery showing many types of computers from throughout the century, ranging from the huge early machines, home computers & Supercomputers..Gallery of Computers throughout the 20th Century

Major milestones in computing (Hardware & Software Developments)
1970s
1980s
1990s

In depth descriptions of well known microprocessors and some less well known. Contains a large amount of detailed Information. Great Microprocessor's of the Past & Present

Developments of Intel, AMD & other Microprocessors. Tables showing the gradual evolution for each type and model of processor.
A Brief CPU History
Intel
AMD

Technical Information about Microprocessors & Numerical (Co-Processors). Descriptions starting with the very first CPU (Intel 4004) all the way up to the Pentium.
Microprocessor & Numerical Processor Information

Chronologies on a range of subjects. Mainly concerned with the 20th Century where the greatest advances in technology have occured.

Chronology of:
Amiga Computers          
 Commodore 64 Microcomputer
Handdeld Computers          
CPUs
          
Digital Computing Machines
Personal Computers          
Supercomputing          
Workstation Computers

Disclaimer.
The information provided here has been sourced from various websites, books & magazines. There are many reasons for my compiling these pages, apart from the fact that I have a keen interest in these areas I also like to keep myself up to date with the on-going developments as well as learning about the history and how it has led up to what we have today. As this is such a huge field I have tried to only include info I think interesting, relevant or helpful, not only to myself but other interested in the same subjects.


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Section Compiled August 2002 - Last Updated September 2005