1990-2000 Computer History Inventions

  • 1990 - Microsoft Creates 3.0

    1990 - Microsoft Creates 3.0
    Microsoft launched Microsoft 3.0 which also included Microsoft Word & Excel. We use these programs even today which has evolved, there are now other apps that have similar items to these. Microsoft paved the way with these inventions.
  • 1994 - Compact Flash is created

    1994 - Compact Flash is created
    In 1994, Sandisk created "CompactFlash" which is the first memory storage option offered. It became a preferred choice instead of a hard drive. We use this in our lives today with cameras, phones, our laptops. It has become the most popular option & evolved to bigger storage.
  • 1995 - DVD is invented

    1995 - DVD is invented
    The first DVD to be created and developed was in 1995. To this day, there are still DVD players & DVDs -- even on gaming stations such as XBOX. This is how people watched movies growing up and made long-lasting memories between family and friends.
  • 1998 - Digital Millennium Copyright Act becomes a law

    In 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act became a law that helped with copyrighting and privacy. No one could pirate DVDs, or copy audio without permission which protected the industry.
  • 1197-1999 WIFI is created

    1197-1999 WIFI is created
    In 1997 WIFI was created & in 1999, you could install WIFI in your home. We use WIFI constantly in our everyday lives. We use it for our phones, tv, computers, our jobs, everything. We are very reliant on WIFI in this age due to a need.