Moore's Law

Essential Question: What are some important milestones of the computer throughout its history?

Introduction

Moore's law is the observation that, over the history of computing hardware, the number of transistors on integrated circuits doubles approximately every two years. The law is named after Intel co-founder Gordon E. Moore, who described the trend in his 1965 paper. His prediction has proven to be accurate, in part because the law is now used in the semiconductor industry to guide long-term planning and to set targets for research and development. 

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Your Assignment

Create a presentation with the software of your choice (i.e.prezi, powerpoint, google presentation, etc.) that showcases at least 10 important milestones throughout the history of the computer, as well as how moore’s law has impacted society positively AND negatively. Be sure to cite your sources!