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A computer in the 1950's would have been the size of a house, so it was both expensive and impractical to own one
Lou Altenwerth
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∙ 13y agoIn the 1950s, the size of a computer was larger than most homes.
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What software is mass marketed for both homes and businesses?
Which software is mass marketed for both homes and businesses
The vast majority of new homes in the 1950s were built in the?
The cast majority of new homes in the 1950s were built in the
Why were computers not put in homes in the 1950's?
Computers of the 1950s were very different than modern computers. They took up so much space that it often required several rooms. They also had huge power requirements and generated large amounts of heat. Computers of the 1950s were also highly unreliable, often requiring many hours of troubleshooting and programming to accomplish a few minutes of productive work. Also, computers of that era were not useful for much more than mathematical calculations, there being no internet to surf or games to play, most homes had no need or use for a computer.
How have homes changed since the 1950s?
they have just changed
What was technology like in the S's?
Portable transistor radios were very popular in the 1950s along with the new televisions that were popping up in homes. Microchips and stored program computers were also popular at this time.
What are the Advanced uses of computer?
Some advanced uses of computers include in cars and in homes. Home developers have started incorporating computers in homes to make smart homes.
When did houses have television?
They became predominant in the west during 1950s. Many homes still do not have them and world wide most homes do not
In a small town 10 of the homes have 4 computers 20 have 3 computers 20 have 2 computers 40 have 1 computer and 10 have no computers. On average how many computers are there per home?
Not enough information to answer... In order to calculate the average number of computers - we would need to know the total number of households !
When did television become the first mass medium?
While televisions were available in the 1930s, the popularity only increased drastically in homes during the late 1940s to the 1950s.
Was the first computer different from the computers that are in your homes today?
Yes.
What are the Uses of computers in homes?
to search assignments and you can also do playing
How did the us change in the 1990s?
Computers became common in homes.
