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Intel's Touchstone Delta supercomputer system comes online
Reaching 32 gigaflops, Intel’s Touchstone Delta has 512 processors operating independently, arranged in a two-dimensional communications “mesh.” Caltech researchers used this supercomputer prototype for projects such as real-time processing of satellite images, and for simulating molecular models in AIDS research. It would serve as the model for several other significant multi-processor systems that would be among the fastest in the world. -
Linux
Inventor: Linus Torvalds
Just like Windows, iOS, and Mac OS, Linux is an operating system. In fact, one of the most popular platforms on the planet, Android, is powered by the Linux operating system. An operating system is software that manages all of the hardware resources associated with your desktop or laptop. To put it simply, the operating system manages the communication between your software and your hardware. Without the operating system (OS), the software wouldn’t function. -
E-commerce (Online Shopping)
Inventor: Michael Aldrich
When the world wide web was invented it allowed the average person to access online shopping, this was previously only available for a select amount of people. Lower Cost than traditional shopping and selling. Less time purchasing and faster consumer consumption. Exciting offers and shopping deals notifications. Transparent business system. -
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Inventor: John Sculley
Some say that without this we wouldn't have modern smartphones. The PDA was a phone with a physical keyboard attached. PDAs offer several advantages, including enhanced productivity, organization, and communication. With the ability to set reminders, manage schedules, and access information on-the-go, PDAs have become valuable tools in managing busy lifestyles. -
Java
Inventor: James Gosling
Java was originally planned and designed for interactive television, but that was advanced for its time. Java is used for internet programming, mobile devices, and games. Developers use Java to construct applications in laptops, data centres, game consoles, scientific supercomputers, cell phones, and other devices.