Computer

The History of the Personal Computer and Internet

By madisonrosemary

  • Creation of ARPAnet

    Creation of ARPAnet
    ARPAnetAn M.I.T. scientist developed a way to send information from one computer to another

  • First Micro Processor

    First Micro Processor
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    Computers no longer needed a separate integrated-circuit chip for each one of their functions. Microprocessors could manage data, run the computer's programs, and remember information all by themselves.

  • Creeper

    CreeperThe first computer virus, named creeper, is created.

  • Development of Ethernet

    Development of Ethernet
    EthernetRobert Metcalfe of Xerox developed the Ethernet which allowed for multiple computers and hardware to connect

  • Microsoft is Founded

    Microsoft is Founded
    MicrosoftBill Gates and Paul Allen found the Microsoft company.

  • Apple Computer is founded

    Apple Computer is founded
    AppleSteve Jobs and Steve Wozniak create the first Apple computer

  • The PC is introduced

    The PC is introduced
    IBMIBM launches the PC

  • The Osborne 1 is launched

    The Osborne 1 is launched
    OsborneThe Osborne 1, the first commercially available portable personal computer, is launched with a 5" monitor. The computer weighed 23.5 pounds and cost $1,800.

  • Sound is added

    Sound is added
    SoundThe Sound Blaster card, released by Creative Technology, brings sound into the personal computer

  • The Netbook

    The Netbook
    NetbookAsus launches the first light-weight, low cost notebook, or the netbook.