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The first electric typewriter was built
This is very important because it was the first thing was as similar to a computer we have now. -
The first hard drive was built
Every computer needs a hard drive. Without this invention we would not have computers at all. -
The first computer game was made
Computer games are a major reason people buy and use computers. -
Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniac build a computer in Steve's parents garage
This is where computers really started. Everyone has heard of this story. Without Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniac (and Bill Gates and Paul Allen) we might not have the computers we do now. -
The Apple II computer is invented
People either have a apple computer or a dell now, so apple is very popular. This was a major breakthrough in the computer word because this was where apple really began. -
The first laptop was created.
Most people have a laptop top now, rather than a desktop. This invention was really important because it "paved" the was for other laptops. -
Microsoft releases Windows operating system
May people use Windows operating system now. Even though is was a "poor imitation" of Apple's operating system, Microsoft was able to refine it and people use it all the time now. -
Microsoft creates "Word" for Windows operating system
People who even have apple computer sometimes use word, so it is a very important program. -
The internet was launched
Now many people just use computers for surfing the internet. When the internet was launched it provided another reason to get a computer. -
The Ipad was invented
Ipad was one of the first tablets that people heard about. They are portable computer with a touch screen, that allow you to do even more. Now many people are just buying tablets rather than computers.
