Chapter 1 our digital planet (pgs 6-7)

Few important notes:-

1.) "The Space Race spurred further developments in computer technology."

2.)"Computer hardware evolved rapidly from those early days, with new technologies replacing old every few years."

3.) "..., computers quickly became indispensable tools for scientists, engineers, and other professionals.

4.) "The inventions of the vacuum tube, the transistor, and the silicon chip had tremendous impact on our society."

5.) "..., computers became more widely used in business, science, and engineering."