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Computer History Assignment
In June 1978, Apple introduced Apple DOS 3.1, the first operating system for Apple computers. -
Computer History Assignment
Apple released the Disk II, a 5 1/4" floppy diskette drive for the Apple II home computer. The Apple II was also capable of using plug-in sound cards. The Apple Music Synthesizer was the first plug-in sound card used by the Apple II, developed by ALF Products Inc. in 1978. -
Computer History Assignment
The first BBS (bulletin board system) was put online on February 16, 1978. -
Computer History Assignment
The first LED display prototype was shown to the public at the SEF (Science and Engineering Fair) in Iowa on March 18, 1978. -
Computer History Assignment
Gary Thuerk sent the first spam e-mail on May 1, 1978, an employee at Digital who was advertising the new DECSYSTEM-2020, 2020T, 2060, and 2060T on ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network). -
Computer History Assignment
Intel introduced the 8086 on June 8, 1978 -
Computer History Assignment
Microsoft released its first program, Altair BASIC, on July 14, 1978. The BASIC programming language was developed by Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and Monte Davidoff for the Altair computer.