This is a Time line representation of some basic stages of computer development that Thomas Friedman represents in his book, "The World Is Flat." This is a single, concentrated theme within Friedman's work, which focuses primarily on the effects of Globalization. Please Look at the Related Links for more information on a few of the points in the timeline! Image: Computer Safe Mode Note: Copyright Justin Marty, Flickr. (made available under a Creative Commons License).