CISS

  • SQL Slammer Worm Attack (January 25, 2003)

    The SQL Slammer worm, also known as Sapphire, caused a massive disturbance on the Internet. It spread rapidly, infecting a large number of servers and causing widespread outages.
  • Tesla Founding (2003)

    Tesla Motors, known for its electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions, was founded in 2003. It has since played a pivotal role in the advancement of electric vehicle technology.
  • AMD's Athlon 64 Release (2003)

    In 2003, AMD released the Athlon 64, its first 64-bit processor. This was a significant step in desktop computing, offering enhanced performance for more demanding applications.
  • Introduction of Intel Pentium M (March 2003)

    Intel introduced the Pentium M processor in March 2003, designed for mobile computing. It offered improved power efficiency and performance compared to its predecessors.
  • Founding of Android (October 2003)

    Android, which would later become a major mobile operating system, was founded by Andy Rubin in October 2003. This set the stage for the future of mobile computing and smartphones.
  • Launch of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (March 28, 2003)

    Microsoft released Windows Server 2003, a server operating system designed to handle corporate networking, Internet hosting, databases, and other enterprise-scale computing needs.
  • Apple iTunes Store Launch (April 28, 2003)

    Apple significantly impacted the music industry with the launch of the iTunes Store. This platform allowed users to legally purchase and download music online, marking a shift in how music was distributed and consumed.
  • WordPress Release (May 27, 2003)

    The initial version of WordPress was released on May 27, 2003. It has since become one of the most popular content management systems for websites.
  • Valve Introduces Steam (September 12, 2003)

    Valve Corporation launched Steam, a digital distribution platform for video games. This service dramatically changed how games were sold and updated.
  • Release of Apple's macOS X Panther (October 25, 2003)

    Apple introduced macOS X 10.3, codenamed Panther, featuring significant updates and improvements to the operating system.