Discover the Computers in the 1950s

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In the 1950s, computers might as well have been incredibly expensive calculators. However, this isn’t to say that there was no innovation to be found in the decade.

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In the 1950s, computers were primarily used by businesses to complete mathematic and scientific functions.

What were computers used for in the 1950s?

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Computers typically went by acronyms at this time but were almost always referred to as computers first and foremost.

What were computers called in the 1950s?

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The 1950s saw the creation of the microchip, the semiconductor, the hard disk drive, the personal computer, magnetic tape storage, interactive computing, and so much more.

What were the significant advancements for computers in the 1950s?

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