10 Advances in the World of Computing and the Internet

The First Personal Computer Announced

Jan 1, 1975

Mits Altair 8800The MITS Altair 8800 was first featured in January and February 1975 editions of Popular Electronics, but wasn not released until a few months later.

Launch of Mac Operating System

Jun 1, 1978

History of Mac Operating System Apple launches Apple DOS 3.1 for its own computers. Apple is still a huge contender in the computer system software industry.

Aol is Born

May 24, 1985

History of AOL Aol launches as Quantum Computer Services. It later brings us the hugely popular instand messaging services and the fmaous line, "You've got mail."

Popular Operating System Windows is Released

Nov 20, 1985

A History of Windows Windows 1.0 is released to be bought, starting a legacy of the Company that continues to be a main contender in the computer software industry.

Launch of the First Website

Aug 6, 1991

First Website Launched 24 Years AgoOn this date, a team of CERN engineers led by Tim Berners-Lee provided the first example of a webpage. The webpage is http://info.cern.ch/

First Launch of a Widespread Web Browser

Apr 22, 1993

Mosaic, The People's First Web BrowserThe web browser Mosaic is launched, and becomes the first web browser to be used by the general public.

The First SmartPhone is Sold

Aug 16, 1994

First SmartphoneThe first cellular device to be considered a smart device is the Simon. It was released by BellSouth and IBM in 1994 and functioned as a typical cellular device and as a PDA.

Google Domain is Registered

Sep 15, 1997

History of Google The domain for Google is registered by Larry Page and Sergey Brin as they plan out a website that will "organize a seemingly infinite amount of information on the web".

First Mobile Phone with Internet Access

Feb 23, 1999

Nokia Unveils the World's FirstNokia announces the Nokia 7110 that has web capabilities and will be sold to the general public.

Youtube Launches

Feb 14, 2005

History of Youtube Youtube launches on the internet, and becomes a viral sensation. It promotes self uploaded videos and changes how people use the interenet for entertainment.