1990s

  • Windows 3.0

    Windows 3.0

    This is the third version of Microsoft's Windows. It was the first time they would feature applications as icons, as opposed to a list of softwares.
  • Apple Newton

    Apple Newton

    The Apple Newton was their first approach at a handheld computer, like an iPod or phones today. Many ideas for the Newton can be seen today in a modern way.
  • Java 1.0

    Java 1.0

    Java released their first software in 1995. The main goal of Java was to allow people to use any platform on any computer.
  • Grand Theft Auto

    Grand Theft Auto

    In 1997 the first Grand Theft Auto was released. It allowed you to do whatever you want in the game, unlike most other single objective based games. The latest version is one of the top three video games today.
  • iMac

    iMac

    The first desktop Mac was released in 1998. It came in a range of 5 different colors. It was marketed and praised as being very easy to use.