History of Computers

The development of the modern day computer was the result of advances in technologies and man's need to quantify. Papyrus helped early man to record language and numbers. The abacus was one of the first counting machines..
Some of the earlier mechanical counting machines lacked the technology to make the design work. For instance, some had parts made of wood prior to metal manipulation and manufacturing. Imagine the wear on wooden gears. This history of computers site includes the names of early pioneers of math and computing and links to related sites about the History of Computers, for further study. This site would be a good Web adjunct to accompany any book on the History of Computers or Introduction to Computers. The "H" Section includes a link to the History of the Web Beginning at CERN which includes Bibliography and Related Links. Hitmill.com strives to always include related links for a broader educational experience.
Hitmill.com has a blog for students about Computers, Internet, Digital Graphics, and the History of Computers, with weekly blogs at http://galcalia.wordpress.com. The I.T. Twitter where we tweet to students is http://www.twitter.com/Calgalia.
Why we are not on Facebook: Facebook has huge security issues in which personal security of each individual is frequently breeched and in protest, we are not participating by having a Facebook link... people running the company need more coursework in ethics, and computer server security, and how to protect the indivdual information of their clients. A company should never ask a user to opt out of a general plan when the user may not even be aware of the change. The company has a committment to allow a user to "opt-in" to the plan instead, and to advertise the availability of the plan, once, to users. Facebook is not allowing the user to decide who gets their personal information. If you have a friend's list and any member of that list is gaming, facebook states they can use your personal information and photographs, by association. Read privacy rules before playing any Facebook game. It is the personal belief of this site, that the Facebook social network is not ethical. We opt to not join Facebook because we disagree with their decisions about people's privacy.