Internet

10 Advances in the World of Computing and the Internet

  • The First Personal Computer Announced

    The First Personal Computer Announced
    Mits Altair 8800The MITS Altair 8800 was first featured in January and February 1975 editions of Popular Electronics, but wasn not released until a few months later.
  • Launch of Mac Operating System

    Launch of Mac Operating System
    History of Mac Operating System Apple launches Apple DOS 3.1 for its own computers. Apple is still a huge contender in the computer system software industry.
  • Aol is Born

    Aol is Born
    History of AOL Aol launches as Quantum Computer Services. It later brings us the hugely popular instand messaging services and the fmaous line, "You've got mail."
  • Popular Operating System Windows is Released

    Popular Operating System Windows is Released
    A History of Windows Windows 1.0 is released to be bought, starting a legacy of the Company that continues to be a main contender in the computer software industry.
  • Launch of the First Website

    Launch of the First Website
    First Website Launched 24 Years AgoOn this date, a team of CERN engineers led by Tim Berners-Lee provided the first example of a webpage. The webpage is http://info.cern.ch/
  • First Launch of a Widespread Web Browser

    First Launch of a Widespread Web Browser
    Mosaic, The People's First Web BrowserThe web browser Mosaic is launched, and becomes the first web browser to be used by the general public.
  • The First SmartPhone is Sold

    The First SmartPhone is Sold
    First SmartphoneThe first cellular device to be considered a smart device is the Simon. It was released by BellSouth and IBM in 1994 and functioned as a typical cellular device and as a PDA.
  • Google Domain is Registered

    Google Domain is Registered
    History of Google The domain for Google is registered by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as they plan out a website that will "organize a seemingly infinite amount of information on the web".
  • First Mobile Phone with Internet Access

    First Mobile Phone with Internet Access
    Nokia Unveils the World's FirstNokia announces the Nokia 7110 that has web capabilities and will be sold to the general public.
  • Youtube Launches

    Youtube Launches
    History of Youtube Youtube launches on the internet, and becomes a viral sensation. It promotes self uploaded videos and changes how people use the interenet for entertainment.