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Development Begins on MS DOS
Microsoft began development of MS DOS operating system for personal computers. This effort will allow the company to go on to further develop the Windows operating system and become one of the most widely respected technology companies in the world. -
The TCP/IP Protocol is established
The protocol which will one day make the internet possible is established. -
IBM releases the IBM Personal Computer
IBM announces the forthcoming release of the IBM personal computer which will ultimately use the MS-DOS (IBM called it PC-DOS on their computers) operating system. The release of the IBM PC began the gradual introduction of the personal computer to nearly every home. -
Apple introduces Lisa
Apple introduced its Lisa personal computer which was the first mass market personal computer with a graphical user interface. While this product ultimately was considered a failure, it began the rise of Apple which would go on to revolutionize the cellular phone and change modern society. -
Microsoft releases Windows version 1
Microsoft releases the first version of what will eventually become the most widely used PC operating system in the world.