The History of CALL

  • Fortran Language was developed

    Fortran Language was developed
  • BASIC language was developed

  • LOGO language was developed

  • C language was developed

  • The first international conncections to ARPANET are established

    ARPANET became the basis for the internet.
  • Formation of Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.

    Formation of Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
  • Compact disk was invented.

  • Development of MS-DOS/PC-DOS began by Microsoft

  • Audio CDs was introduced

  • The Internet is formed

    The Internet is formed
    The TCP/IP Protocol established, and the "Internet" is formed
  • IBM PC

    IBM PC
    Compaq released their IBM PC compatible
  • Apple Macintosh was released

    Apple Macintosh was released
  • CD-ROM, invented by Phillips, produced by Sony

     CD-ROM, invented by Phillips, produced by Sony
  • Microsoft Windows was launched.

    Microsoft Windows was launched.
  • Release of Sound Blaster Card, by Creative Labs

    Release of Sound Blaster Card, by Creative Labs
  • World Wide Web was invented

    World Wide Web was invented
    World Wide Web--the integration of hypertext and the Internet- was invented
  • Introduction of Windows 3.0 by Bill Gates & Microsoft.

    Introduction of Windows 3.0 by Bill Gates & Microsoft.
  • Pentium computers and double-speed CD-ROM drive released

  • Windows '95

    Microsoft Windows 95 Launch FootageWindows '95 was launched with Internet Explorer by Bill Gates & Microsoft
  • JavaScript was introduced by Netscape

  • Period: to

    Huge step in Information Technology

    Development of:• QuickTime• Real Audio • Real Movie• Shockwave• Web-based E-mail• Web-based Chat• Voice Chat• Internet Phone• Emerge of web authoring software such as Hot Potatoes, Authorware, and Director.• Desktop Conferencing