Evolution of technology

By ArturoL69

  • Apple was invented.

    Apple was invented.
    1976: Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak start Apple Computers on April Fool’s Day and roll out the Apple I, the first computer with a single-circuit board.

  • The TRS-80 was invented.

    The TRS-80 was invented.
    1977: Radio Shack's initial production run of the TRS-80 was just 3,000. It sold like crazy. For the first time, non-geeks could write programs and make a computer do what they wished.

  • Visicalc

    Visicalc
    1978: Accountants rejoice at the introduction of VisiCalc, the first computerized spreadsheet

  • The MS-DOS was invented.

    The MS-DOS was invented.
    1981: The first IBM personal computer, code-named “Acorn,” is introduced. It uses Microsoft’s MS-DOS operating system. It has an Intel chip, two floppy disks and an optional color monitor. Sears & Roebuck and Computerland sell the machines, marking the first time a computer is available through outside distributors. It also popularizes the term PC.

  • Amiga 1000 was unveiled.

    Amiga 1000 was unveiled.
    1985: Microsoft announces Windows, its response to Apple’s GUI. Commodore unveils the Amiga 1000, which features advanced audio and video capabilities.

  • Deskpro 386

    Deskpro 386
    1986: Compaq brings the Deskpro 386 to market. Its 32-bit architecture provides as speed comparable to mainframes

  • Mac OS X is unveiled.

    Mac OS X is unveiled.
    2001: Apple unveils the Mac OS X operating system, which provides protected memory architecture and pre-emptive multi-tasking, among other benefits. Not to be outdone, Microsoft rolls out Windows XP, which has a significantly redesigned GUI.

  • Youtube is founded

    Youtube is founded
    2005: YouTube, a video sharing service, is founded. Google acquires Android, a Linux-based mobile phone operating system.

  • MacBook pro is introduced.

    MacBook pro is introduced.
    2006: Apple introduces the MacBook Pro, its first Intel-based, dual-core mobile computer, as well as an Intel-based iMac. Nintendo’s Wii game console hits the market.

  • IPhone

    IPhone
    2007: The iPhone brings many computer functions to the smartphone.

  • Windows 7

    Windows 7
    2009: Microsoft launches Windows 7, which offers the ability to pin applications to the taskbar and advances in touch and handwriting recognition, among other features.

  • iPad is unveiled.

    iPad is unveiled.
    2010: Apple unveils the iPad, changing the way consumers view media and jumpstarting the dormant tablet computer segment

  • Google chrome

    Google chrome
    2011: Google releases the Chromebook, a laptop that runs the Google Chrome OS.

  • Facebook users.

    Facebook users.
    2012: Facebook gains 1 billion users on October 4.

  • Apple watch released.

    Apple watch released.
    2015: Apple releases the Apple Watch. Microsoft releases Windows 10.