This site provides a peek into the past of the computer. It is designed as a supplement to Dr. Tim Bergin's History of Computing class taught at American University. All materials photographed are from Dr. Bergin's collection unless otherwise noted.
Preconditions for Computing
Punched Cards
Mechanical Computing
First Generation Computers
Second Generation Computers
Third Generation Computers
Transistors and Minicomputers
Programming Languages
Microcomputers
About the Project and the Authors