Computer Collection (#11)

IBM COMPUTER, 1965. Interior of the International Business Machine (IBM) model 7090, at the Clear Air Force Station in Alaska. Photograph, 17 September 1965

Senior citizen couple lying in a hammock, woman wearing a headset looking at a netbook or laptop, man reading a book

Outline and flag of Romania, 3D

Outline and flag of South Africa, 3D

Shape and national flag of Croatia, 3D computer graphics

Shape and national flag of Senegal, levitating, 3D computer graphics

Frogs viewed from different angles, 3D illustration

Road made of binary code leading towards a stylized circuit board, conceptual image for data highway, broadband connection, 3D illustration

Hands typing on a computer keyboard

Cockpit of Ilyushin Il-114 airliner
Airliner cockpit. View of the controls and instruments of an Ilyushin Il-114 airliner. The Il-114 is a 64-seat, twin turboprop airliner designed for regional transport

Computer motherboard, X-ray C016 / 7208
Computer motherboard, x-ray of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Scanning transmission electron microscopy C016 / 3815
Scanning transmission electron microscopy. Researcher using a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) to analyse the structure of solid-state materials

London Fire Brigade control room at headquarters. Officers work at computer stations to coordinate fire and rescue operations

DI Jill McTeague, Arts & Antiques Squad, with necklace
DI Jill McTeague of the Arts & Antiques Squad of the Metropolitan Police, holding a stolen necklace which has been recovered

Torso bones. Computer artwork of the bones of the human torso. The backbone (running vertically down the centre) is a flexible column of 26 bones (vertebrae)

Thinking Machine CM-5 massively parallel computer
Massively parallel computer. A Connection Machine CM-5, a massively parallel computer (MPC) made by the Thinking Machines Corporation

World Wide Web main server at CERN, Geneva
World Wide Web server. View of the main server for the World Wide Web (WWW or Web) in the mid- 1990s, seen in the main computer room at CERN, the European particle physics laboratory near Geneva

Elderly woman using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Elderly woman using a laptop computer at home

Cray X-Mp / 48 supercomputer
The CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer is distinguished by its unique shape & bright colouring. It consists of four central processors

Cray supercomputer

CRAY X-MP / 48 superconductor
The distinctive shape & bright colouring of a CRAY X-MP/48 supercomputer dominates a large computer room. The CRAY X-MP/48 consists of four central processors

Alan Turing, British mathematician
Alan Turing (1912-54), British mathematician. Turing was educated at Cambridge and Princeton. In 1937 he described a theoretical computer (a Turing machine) in rigorous mathematical terms

Tobacco necrosis virus research, artwork
Tobacco necrosis virus research, computer artwork

Soviet Mikrosha computer, 1987
Soviet Mikrosha computer. Exhibition display from the 1980s of a Mikrosha computer that was used in Soviet industry. The 8-bit Mikrosha was produced commercially as a personal computer from 1987

Apollo guidance computer memory. This is a test circuit of the read-only memory (ROM) from the Apollo guidance computer (AGC)

Bacteria on lung hairs
Bacteria in a lung. Computer artwork of bacteria (yellow) on cilia (hair-like structures) in a lung. Bacterial infection of the lungs can cause potentially fatal pneumonia

Apple. Computer image showing an apple with its shadow or reflection below it

PSCI2A-00111
Calculator of Blaise Pascal, a mechanical device for adding and subtracting, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of an illustration

Boy on 80S Computer
A boy sits at a desk typing on his Commodore 64 keyboard. A printer, joystick and lamp sit on the desk. Two televisions and a strange model of a mushroom are in the background

Girl Using Computer 1974
A young woman office worker using what now looks like a rather cumbersome computer

Dog - Boston Terrier looking at laptop
LA-5035 Dog - Boston Terrier looking at laptop Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

ICT 1900 COMPUTER
A man in a suit loads an Information and Communications Technology (I.T.C.) " 1900" magnetic tape computer in his " space age" minimalistic office

Inside a Power Station
The Control Room of Ratcliffe- on-Soar Power Station, Nottinghamshire, England

Slot machine that plays bridge, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

Super calculating machine, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

ENIAC computer, c1944. Artist: J Presper Eckert
ENIAC computer, c1944. The first all-electronic computer designed to be Turing-complete, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

Charles Babbages Difference Engine No 1, prototype calculating machine, 1824-1832. Artist: Joseph Clement
Charles Babbages Difference Engine No 1, prototype calculating machine, 1824-1832. English mathematician Charles Babbage (1791-1871)

Hollerith tabulator, 1894
Hollerith tabulator which used a punched card memory system, 1894. First used in the US cenusus of 1890

George and Edward Scheutzs calculating machine. Based on Babbages difference engine, it was developed between 1837 and 1843. Purchased for Dudley Observatory, Albany, New York

Printed circuit board. Photograph

Cray-2 supercomputer. NASA colour photograph

computer server
binary code lining up to enter a computer

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Clouds in server room

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Mixed Race girl using laptop on sofa in virtual cube

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Mixed Race girl watching clouds on virtual screen in parking garage

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Cutaway of cyborg

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Cyborg women with computers near fireplace

Young woman working at a computer in a solicitors office. circa 1990

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The computer, a marvel of human ingenuity and innovation, has revolutionized our world in countless ways. From the cockpit of an Airbus A330 to the screen displaying a complex human genetic sequence, its presence is ubiquitous. But this technological wonder didn't emerge overnight; it owes its existence to brilliant minds like Augusta Ada Byron, whose visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern computing. One pivotal moment in computer history was the creation of the Central Computer at Harwell, which paved the way for advancements in scientific research and particle physics. The Enigma encryption machine used during World War II showcased how computers could be employed for military purposes, forever changing warfare strategies. As time progressed, so did technology. Internet computer code became integral to our daily lives as we connected with people across continents through virtual platforms. The Pilot ACE computer from 1950 marked a significant leap forward in computational power and set new standards for future generations. Even iconic aircraft like Concorde relied on computers within their cockpits to ensure safe flights at supersonic speeds. And who can forget the trusty keyboard that serves as our gateway into this digital realm? Behind these incredible machines are exceptional individuals like Alan Turing – a British mathematician whose work not only cracked codes but also pioneered artificial intelligence concepts that continue to shape our world today. Yet it all traces back to Charles Babbage's visionary designs from centuries ago – his Analytical Engine laid down principles still relevant today and inspired generations of inventors and innovators. In essence, whether it's unraveling genetic mysteries or propelling us towards space exploration, computers have become indispensable tools that push boundaries beyond imagination. They embody humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress – truly remarkable creations that define our era.