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19 & Under
2003
This interactive and easily navigable site explains how space travel is possible and introduces famous missions that have been conducted despite the dangers in space.
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2008
Women, once pioneers in the dawn of computing, appear to have lost ground in recent decades. The explanations put forward range from supposedly innate differences to societal influences. We find signs that women are gradually reclaiming their rightful place in computing.
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2008
A website that presents a very common disease. It's called "video game addiction". Yes. It is a disease. We thought that somebody has to show the world, that it is a big problem. We tried it, let's enjoy and learn!
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2007
If something, then the computers are really parts of the global world. We want to show with this webpage to the world what did first of all the Hungarians do for the development of computers and computerscience.
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2006
The field of Information Technology (IT) is not so old. Due to the agile development pace, many of the accomplishments and nuances of the design are lost in history. With a unique combination of research and interviews, we have created a true "IT Experience" which immerses the reader within the concepts. Geared for those with some IT knowledge, 15+
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2004
A History of the Internet including a look at the impact of the Internet on our current lives.
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2003
This site gives the history of computer animation and graphic design.
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2003
This site gives information on the history of Apple computers. You will learn about the different products they offer as well as information on the founder of the company, Steve Jobs.
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2003
This web site is about the history and evolution of computers. It provides information about PCs, Macs, the ENIAC, processors, hard drives, and motherboards. We hope that you enjoy this site and learn some valuable information.
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2003
This web site describes the crash of a UFO at Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
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2000
This site is about the history of the internet.
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2000
This page tracks the evolution of the computer, from the older tabulating machines to the modern day supercomputer. It also provides a guide to some common functions which take place within the computer, and accessories which accompany them.
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1999
Internet
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1999
The Computer Inside Out is a Thinkquest '99 entry evolving around the computer and its different aspects. The computer will be examined with respect to both hardware and software. To help people assemble their computers, a building section with a component finder, based online retailers, has also been provided.
Since computers are becoming more and more important, this entry's aim is to help users familiarize themselves with the basic concepts involving computers.
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1999
The Internet: A Digital Revolution provides information about the internet came to be, how it is now, and what scientists predict is the future of the internet. The Internet: A Digital Revolution also tells about the concept and technology of the internet, as well as provides links to other internet related pages.
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1998
Did you know that the abacus, which was invented 5,000 years ago in China, is the forerunner of today's computers? How about this: the first electronic computer was programmed with punch cards. This site is a comprehensive timeline of events that have defined the computer revolution, the growth of personal computers, and ultimately, the Internet. Many historic photos of early computers may be found at this site. This resource is available in English and French.
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1998
The first electronic digital computer was called ENIAC, built in 1945 in Philadelphia. It used so much electricity that lights in the nearby town dimmed every time it was used! What a long way we have come in a half-century, with personal computers in homes, offices, and schoolrooms across the world. Trace the history and learn fun facts.
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