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Good question - it all depends on what is meant by "small computer". It's safe to say that the computers of the 1950s were not small, as most of them filled large buildings. By the 1970's data processing computers had reduced to the size of large fridges, so they were certainly small by comparison. The end of the 70's saw a range of personal computers that could sit on a desk. The IBM PC was launched in 1981 / 1982 and was regarded as the first of the "professional" desktop computers although it didn't advance the technology to any great extent when it was launched. Backtracking a few years, microprocessors were developed in the 1960s in support of the NASA space program among other projeccts. The Apollo missions carried computers based on (I believe) the 6502 micro-processor, a computer chip about 2" long and 1/2" wide. the 6502 sported a staggering 64 Kbytes of memory (2 Gbyte in today's PCs is 32000 times as large) and ran at around 4MHz (modern PC's run about 500 times as fast and typically process 32 bits of data simultaneously compared to 8 bits for the 6502). Despite the meagre processing power, the 6502 and the competitive Z80 performed some incredibly powerful tasks and both processors can still be purchased today. My vote for the first "small computer" is the 1960s which saw the introduction of the 6502 and Z80.
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∙ 15y agoLate 1970's early 80's. Computers then were not very well made. An iPod today has more memory and is more user friendly than the average full sized computer in the 80's.
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How many public schools int the US have computers?
Approximately 14 million computers are available for classroom use in US Public Schools.
Important teachers or important computers?
Important computers although both are equally important because as you notice that humans put on the information on the internet but humans are also the ones that make up these scientific things taught in schools. Therefore a choice is a choice and that choice is important computers.
Do you need computers in high school?
Computers are a tremendously important tool in modern society, so for schools or colleges NOT to have computers would be folly in the extreme.
Where are computers mostly used?
mostly computers are used for working. whether it their job or school,etc.,
Computers used in OFFICES?
Yes computers are used in offices The original question was, what computer is used in schools and office. Any kind of computer, which ever brand they buy. Usually they however use a certain operating system. Schools might use windows student. Offices might use windows professional. also computers are used in office as it a way of communication and it help people to send emails and other gadgets around organisation
Why schools don't have computers?
Many schools do have computers my school does but reasons why schools might not have them as for damage towards them or in class people play games
How computer are being used in schools?
Computers are used in schools for learning, as in computer games that teach math. Computers are also used in schools to teach children how to type. Computers are also used in schools for research and term papers.
Do you get computers in school?
sure.... schools have computers. all schools have thosethats ur answeryes it depends on what school youattend.
Why do schools support computers for children's use?
Of course Schools support computers to students as part of their ICT lessons.
What year did schools introduce computers?
i don't know when schools introduced computers but the internet wasn't invented until 1995!
Do french schools have computers?
yes
Was microcomputers the first computers used in schools?
yes in blind schools
How many public schools int the US have computers?
Approximately 14 million computers are available for classroom use in US Public Schools.
Important teachers or important computers?
Important computers although both are equally important because as you notice that humans put on the information on the internet but humans are also the ones that make up these scientific things taught in schools. Therefore a choice is a choice and that choice is important computers.
Do computers help or hurt schools?
Computers help schools for the most part. However, they are a tool like everything else, and they can be misused. Students can research nearly any topic, but they can also harass and bully each other. So computers help schools when they are used properly.
Where to use computers?
Schools, Offices, at home, and on the go.
Why do some schools provide their students with computers?
to learn on
