CIS Timeline

  • World Wide Web

    World Wide Web
    Invented by tim Berners-Lee The World Wide Web was introduced, allowing for the easy sharing of information over the internet using hypertext links. It Revolutionized communication, business, and entertainment, providing a platform for everything from e-commerce to social media.
  • Linux Operating System

    Linux Operating System
    Invented by Linus Torvalds An open-source, Unix-like operating system that became the foundation for many modern operating systems and servers. It democratized software development and played a key role in powering servers, smartphones (Android), and more.
  • Windows 95

    Windows 95
    Invented by Microsoft (led by Bill Gates and his team) A major update to the Windows operating system, featuring the Start Menu, taskbar, and plug and play hardware support. It was a key milestone in the personal computing revolution, making computers more user-friendly and accessible for the general public.
  • Google Search Engine

    Google Search Engine
    Google Search Engine invented by Larry Page and Sergey Brin A revolutionary search engine that used algorithms to rank web pages based on relevance, forever changing how we search for information.Google became the dominant search engine on the internet, changing the way we access and use information online.
  • Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b)

    Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b)
    Invented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) The introduction of the Wi-Fi, which allowed for wireless networking using radio waves, enabling devices to connect to the internet without cables.Wi-Fi revolutionized how we connect to the internet, making it easier to access the web on laptops, smartphones, and other devices, anywhere with a Wi-Fi hotspot. It played a key role in the development of wireless technology and mobile computing.