History

This site is under construction but has some nice pictures of some pre-IBM machines.

Pictures, documents, and advertisements of classic computers from the 1970's and 1980's.

Lecture presented by Michelle A. Hoyle explaining how computers and computing science arose from using sticks with notches for counting, to the massive explosion of personal computers in the 1980s.

Offers a detailed timeline on the history of computer. Sections include hardware, software, pioneers and references.

A project to create the definitive list of the 1,000 key innovations and events in the last 1,000 years of information technology.

Focuses exclusively on the history of computing. Located in Mountain View, California. Search the collection, illustrated timeline, online exhibits and select images from the collection, "This Day in History," curator's choice, and the Hall of Fellows (awards for contributions to computing).

Non-profit corporation, safeguards and organizes the history of electronic computing, internationally, nationally, and in California. They collect and archive hardware, software, and documents.

Articles and photos on many topics; user submitted content with Wiki-style editing for registered users; photo gallery, forum, feedback.

A research center at the University of Minnesota dedicated to promoting the study and preservation of the history of computing and information processing.

Private collection of computers, calculators, consoles, books, reviews; many rarities; also available for exhibitions and events.