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Computer History Timeline

  • Pascal Programming Language Is Introduced

    Pascal Programming Language Is Introduced
    Pascal was a programming language named after Blaise Pascal, but was introduced to the world by Professor Niklaus Wirth. It was a programming language developed for commercial and scientific use. Another purpose of the language was for college students to learn code and programming.
  • Atari Introduces Model 400 and 800 Computers

    Atari Introduces Model 400 and 800 Computers
    Atari released two different model microcomputers suited for different tasks. The 400 model was a game console whereas the 800 model was more of a home computer.
  • CD-ROM Now Used For Storage

    CD-ROM Now Used For Storage
    The compact disk used originally for music was adapted for storage of files starting out with a capacity of 550 Mb. It became so popular it was given a standard so any computer could use it.
  • Nintendo Game Boy Is Released

    Nintendo Game Boy Is Released
    Nintendo built and developed the Game Boy as a handheld gaming device with interchangeable game cartridges. It was very popular and an overall success for Nintendo causing them to release more models down the line.
  • Linus Torvalds Releases The Linux Kernel

    Linus Torvalds Releases The Linux Kernel
    The operating system Linux kernel was released to the public by Linus Torvalds. Over the next years he released it as free software so anyone could download it. To this day it is still free to the public.
  • The MQ-1 Predator Drone Used In Middle East

    The MQ-1 Predator Drone Used In Middle East
    The United States Of America Called The Drone Into Action To Capture Intel On Terrorists In The Middle East. The Drone Had A Camera Along With The Ability To Carry Two Missiles.
  • Microsoft Enters The Console World With The Xbox

    Microsoft Enters The Console World With The Xbox
    The Xbox was released as a game console such as the Playstation by Sony. Based on the company being software oriented the Xbox was thought to do bad in sales but unexpectedly sold out.
  • The Arduino Board Is Introduced

    The Arduino Board Is Introduced
    The Arduino board was released as a credit card sized programmable circuit board allowing you to create what you desire. It was targeted toward hobbyists to allow them to design and keep content.
  • Raspberry Pi Released

    Raspberry Pi Released
    The Raspberry Pi was introduced to the public which acted as an affordable computer. Hobbyists and students used the $30 device for projects ranging from media devices, game consoles, and web browsers.
  • Snowden Releases NSA Secrets

    Snowden Releases NSA Secrets
    Edward Snowden Discovered NSA Secrets In Which He Found They Were Watching And Keeping Surveillance On American Citizens Through Outside Companies. He Stole These And Released Them As He Fled The Country Toward Russia, Where He Is Currently Located Out Of America's Reach.