History of Computers - Nikola Tesla
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Nikola Tesla - The Man Who Lit the World
Introduction
Nikola Tesla was the first to test and create devices utilizing alternating current and developed hundreds of patents, all leading to the invention of the modern-day computer.
Overview
Nikola Tesla was born on July 9, 1856 in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary (modern day Croatia). Tesla was the head of his class throughout college and was sent to work for Thomas Edison as a prodigy. When Tesla ariived in New York City in 1884, Edison gave him the task of redesigning Edison;s inefficient motors and generators and Edison promised him $50,000.
Significance
References
Links
http://www.neuronet.pitt.edu/~bogdan/tesla/bio.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla
