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Time sharing allows the computer's processing power to be shared among multiple users.
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Networks become uncentralized so incase there was a nuclear attack on the US, the internet would still be able to function.
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Packet-Switching was when sent files were broken down into smaller files and then put back together once they reached the recieving end. Packet switching helped keep files clear, and prevent congestion in the internet.
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Bill Gates and frined Paul make the first basic languate software for computers, called Altar Basic
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Microsoft opens its first international sales office in Japan
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ARPANET is removed, becasue the internet is up and running.
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Microsoft programming is used on 90% of all computers.
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Netscape Communications is launched in 1994 by Jim Clark; it was one of the fastest growing companies at the time.
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Yahoo! is founded by David Filo and Jerry Yang at Stanford University.
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Microsoft is brought to court for making illegal deals and other charges. The company is found guilty and it is suggested that the company split into two, because it was so powerful.
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The first personal blogging site was created in 1998. However blogging didn't catch on with much of the public until 2002.
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Google is founded by Larry Page and Sergy Brin
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Microsoft never is split into two, because it was decided that it was too harsh of a punishment. Gates steps down as CEO and gives position to friend Steve Balmer.