Just the title made me wander onto this site http://www.pcpro.co.uk/features/368716/100-technologies-that-changed-the-world/5. PC Pro put out a list of well-known and not so known technologies that have had a profound impact on the world. If you have a few minutes it is worth a walk down memory lane (if you are as old as me!)
I must admit I did not recognize some of the more obscure technologies like TCP/IP ( I'm still not sure what it is, but it is important ) but most I am proud to announce I at least have heard of or had a working knowledge of it. But here are some of my favorites:
PONG- if you are old enough, or have a parent who can share good times you will remember the hours of enjoyment watching the little ball bounce back and forth. Who knew it would lead to the video gaming interest of today. (Probably any 5 year old boy!)
SPAM- who could live with out the annoying emails that have nothing to do with one's life? PC Pro notes that "Bill Gates vowed to eliminate spam by 2004. He left the computing industry well before that". (7/22/11)
SPELLCHECK- This is one of the first tool I show students. However, it does not relinquish the need for recognizing the correct spelling. Spellcheck also has a difficult time recognizing all the "creative" spellings of first names students receive from their thoughtful parents ( you know the ones: ERYKA (Erika) SAADIQAH, the list could go on. (Add them if you have them!)
and finally, my personal favorite: UNDO!
Need I say more? It is the simple treasures in life that makes technology so important!
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