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RAM
The first dynamic RAM was released by Intel. This allowed for computers to be made less bulky. -
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Advances in Computer Technology
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Microprocessor
Intel releases the first Microprocessor which replaces the integrated circuit -
Internet
The Internet is developed and released. After which there is around 10 years of further troubleshooting and development which stuctured it into the Internet we know today -
Ethernet
Ethernet connectors are developed.The ethernet is a system for connecting computers within a building using hardware running from machine to machine -
First Desktop
The first desktop sized computer was released by MITS at a price around $400 -
Apple 1 is created
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Tandy Corporation
Tandy Corporation, later known as Radio Shack, became the first major business to specialize in selling personal computers -
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. was formed as a major business in the selling and development of personal computers -
Atari
Atari released the Atari Video Computer System (VCS) later renamed the Atari 2600. The VCS was the first widely successful video game system, selling more than twenty million units throughout the 1980s -
Home Computer
IBM releases the first at home computer. The resulting competition between various companies to make their own superior product led to home computers becoming more and more common -
Floppy Disks
Sony introduced and shipped the first 3 1/2" floppy drives and diskettes -
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Corporation formally announces Microsoft Windows, a operating system made to compete with Apples GUI -
Macintosh
Apple Computer launched the Macintosh, the first successful mouse-driven computer with a graphic user interface, with a single $1.5 million commercial during the 1984 Super Bowl. Based on the Motorola 68000 microprocessor, the Macintosh included many of the Lisa´s features at a much more affordable price: $2,500. -
Pixar
Pixar is founded. It grows to become one of the most well known animated film producers, with several of their works winning oscars -
Yahoo
Yahoo is founded
