1980s Computer History

By chhmanda

  • Floppy Disc

    Floppy Disc
    Sony introduced the first 3 1/2 inch floppy disc. This was to become the standard floppy disc size, and was a crucial event in the ability to transfer files.

  • Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Word
    The tool Word from Microsoft makes its debut this year. As we all know, Word is essential to thousands of tasks to this day.

  • NES

    NES
    This year the first Nintendo Entertainment System console was released. This gaming system would popularize a plumber named Mario and set the stage for gaming for years to come.

  • Pixar

    Pixar
    The special effects group Pixar launches in 1986. This group is credited with unmeasurable and ever-growing success, earning Oscar nominations for its animated film production.

  • Game Boy

    Game Boy
    Towards the end of the 1980s era of computing, Nintendo releases another gaming system called the Game Boy. Hand-held and able to play many, many games, this system is one of the best-selling of all time.