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This thesis explores the pivotal role technology has played in shaping American society. It delves into the history of computing, highlighting key milestones from the development of ENIAC, the first electronic computer, to the advanced capabilities of the Blue Gene supercomputer. The work examines significant microprocessors, including the Intel 4004 and Intel 486, emphasizing their contributions to computational speed and production. By citing various sources, this study provides a comprehensive overview of technological advancements that have influenced societal development.
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Technology in the United States Tyler Wenzel and Greg McKee
Thesis • Technology has played a crucial role in the development of society.
Technology • What is technology
ENIAC • Composition • Computation
UNIVAC • Production • Speed • Uses
Intel 486 Microprocessor • 1989 • First to a million • Obsolete • Duplicates
Intel 4004 • First Microprocessor • November 1971 • Usage
Blue Gene • 500,000,000,000,000 • Usage
Works Cited • "ENIAC." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 18 May 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENIAC>. • "Evolution of the Computer." History web pages. 18 May 2009 <http://history.sandiego.edu/GEN/recording/computer1.html>. • "Toshiba: From ENIAC to anything?" Toshiba Europe Region Portal. 18 May 2009 <http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/sna/tnt/visions97/feniac.htm>. • "UNIVAC I." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 18 May 2009 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNIVAC_I>.