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Invention: TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Inventor/Organization: Developed collaboratively by researchers Description: The TCP/IP protocol suite, which laid the foundation for the internet, was developed over several years, with key contributions made in the 1970s and early 1980s. While there is no specific date, its development continued throughout this period. -
Invention: IBM Personal Computer (IBM PC)
Inventor/Organization: IBM
Description: IBM introduced the IBM PC on August 12, 1981, which standardized personal computing and became a significant milestone in the history of personal computers. -
Invention: CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)
Inventor/Organization: Jointly developed by Philips and Sony
Description: CD-ROMs were introduced on August 17, 1982, significantly increasing digital data storage capacity and revolutionizing software distribution and multimedia content. -
Invention: PostScript
Inventor/Organization: Adobe Systems
Description: Adobe's PostScript, a page description language, was developed on October 18, 1982. It revolutionized desktop publishing by enabling high-quality text and graphics printing. -
Invention: Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Inventor/Organization: Xerox PARC (developed) and Apple (popularized)
Description: Apple introduced the Macintosh with a graphical user interface on January 24, 1984. This event marked the popularization of the GUI, making computers more user-friendly with icons, windows, and a mouse.