Evolution of Computer Technology and Operating Systems

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The personal computer underwent drastic changes with the introduction to advanced computing software and hardware. The evolution of computers did not develop on its own; key influential figures such as Steve Jobs and Bill Gates led the revolution of technology. These well-known individuals competed with each other by continually innovating and creating more and more advanced technology. Computer technology moved forward when Intel created 64-bit technology and advanced kernels to compliment the upgrade in processing power. Not only is the evolution of computer technology in itself relevant for modern study, but the adoption of computers for use in other fields of study, such as engineering and architecture, was produced through this revolution. The evolution of a simple concept expanded the proficiencies of the personal computer due to competition between companies at an attempt to control the market. Through fighting each other for dominance over which company was the best, computer companies changed the way society interacted with each other and implemented the personal computer into other forms of study such as Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); this was made possible because of the development of computer hardware and software. The greatest contribution to the innovation of the personal computer was not changed by a single person, but was byproduct of competitors in the technology world. The most recognized battle between companies over innovation in technology would be Apple verses Microsoft. Since the development of the first personal computer, Apple and Microsoft have been fighting over dominance of the market to computers. Microsoft’s “Windows operating system (OS) is the most widely used OS in the wo... ... middle of paper ... ...ters, Evolution of Electronic." Mathematics. Ed. Barry Max Brandenberger, Jr. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2010. Gale Power Search. Web. 5 Mar. 2014. "Hard drive." World of Computer Science. Gale, 2008. Gale Power Search. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. "Microsoft." World of Computer Science. Gale, 2007. Gale Power Search. Web. 19 Feb. 2014. "Parallel Processing." Computer Sciences. Ed. Roger R. Flynn. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2010. Gale Power Search. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. "Random Access Memory." World of Computer Science. Gale, 2007. Gale Power Search. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. "Supercomputers." Computer Sciences. Ed. Roger R. Flynn. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. Gale Power Search. Web. 17 Mar. 2014. “The Story of the Intel® 4004.” Intel Corp. Intel Museum. Web. 21 March 2014.

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