JOURNAL ARTICLE

HOW PC DRIVES EVOLVED.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2025, n. 198. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BIGGS, BEN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "HOW PC DRIVES EVOLVED" traces the history of data storage devices from the invention of punched cards by US inventor Herman Hollerith in 1890 to the development of modern storage media like magnetic tape, disk drives, and solid-state drives. Hollerith's invention revolutionized data processing, leading to the creation of IBM and the automation of various industries. The evolution of storage technology, from punched cards to hard disk drives and flash memory, has significantly increased storage capacity and read-write speeds, ushering in the information age of the late 20th century. The article also highlights key milestones in data storage history, such as the introduction of the compact disc (CD) in 1984 and the rise of cloud storage in 2006. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2025/01, Issue 198, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:181753508
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