How did the invention of computers impact the human race in general? What should we expect with the science of computing in the near future?

Computers have moved the human race forward. The processing of complex calculations get easier and easier as the power of computing grows exponentially through the years. A computer in the fifties would take some time to do complex calculations but today, any desktop computer can rapidly process calculations faster than the best computers in the past decade. There is a bright future in the world of computing so fasten your seatbelts and prepare for one wild ride!

msn.encarta.com, Shown below is the Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer which is also popularly known as the ENIAC. This computer was the first fully electronic digital computer. It was first introduced at the University of Pennsylvania in 1946 and was used until 1955. You can check out more historical computers at the online Encarta encyclopedia.

www.hp.com, Shown below is a desktop computer. Almost every household has a desktop computer. It is used for word processing, computing, and even gaming. Desktop computers are very affordable and are very useful. Not having a desktop computer in your home is like not having a cooking stove or television set. A desktop computer is treated like any necessary household accessory. You can take a look at many good desktop computers at the Hewlett Packard website.