Overview
In 1953 a scientist predicted there would only be the need for 100 computers in the whole world. How wrong could he be?Today, with microprocessors in every car, airplane, office, laboratory and school it is estimated there are in excess of 100 million computers. Compare the old, 30 ton computers to the postage stamp-size minicomputers of today. Study the first "computer", the abacus. Move forward and discover the roots of fiber optics, virtual reality, and the internet. This series explores everything kids want to know about computers.
Discusses virtual reality and other forms of computer simulation and examines their past, present, and future uses.
Synopsis
In 1953 a scientist predicted there would only be the need for 100 computers in the whole world. How wrong could he be?
Today, with microprocessors in every car, airplane, office, laboratory and school it is estimated there are in excess of 100 million computers. Compare the old, 30 ton computers to the postage stamp-size minicomputers of today. Study the first "computer", the abacus. Move forward and discover the roots of fiber optics, virtual reality, and the internet. This series explores everything kids want to know about computers.