5 Significant Inventions in Computer History from the 1990's.

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  • The First Web Browser

    Made by Tim Berners-Lee originally called WorldWideWeb, the browser’s name was later changed to Nexus

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0

    Microsoft Windows 3.0 was a significant upgrade to the Windows operating system. It introduced a graphical user interface (GUI) and improved multitasking capabilities, making personal computers more user-friendly and accessible to a broader audience.

  • Linux kernel

    Made by Linus Torvalds, It played a crucial role in the development of server systems and later influenced the creation of Android, an operating system for mobile devices.

  • JPEG Image Compression Standard

    This standard revolutionized the way digital images were stored and transmitted. By employing a lossy compression algorithm, JPEG enabled efficient compression of images without compromising perceived quality significantly.

  • Intel Pentium Processor

    Intel launched the Pentium microprocessor, a fifth-generation x86 architecture CPU. The Pentium chips represented a significant leap in performance compared to their predecessors, offering faster clock speeds and enhanced capabilities.