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History of Computers 2000

By LaynaJ
  • Microsoft Releases Windows 2000

    Microsoft Releases Windows 2000
    Windows 2000 is a business oriented operating system that was made by Microsoft. It was created to provide a more reliable platform for users and to be a more consistent application performance to help enable businesses to achieve greater levels of availability
    It launched to retail on Feb. 17, 2000
  • Google Announces Gmail

    Google Announces Gmail
    Google created and launched Gmail. Gmail is a free email service with vast storage. It was the first cloud based app that replaced the conventional PC software.
  • Apple Computers Introduces the MacBook Pro

    Apple Computers Introduces the MacBook Pro
    Apple launches their first MacBook Pro. It was the first MacBook to have the backlit keyboard. The MacBook Pro included a 67% brighter display and a scrolling trackpad. It also featured Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor which was designed to protect the hard drive in case of a fall.
  • The First iPhone by Apple was introduced

    The First iPhone by Apple was introduced
    The iPhone changed how smartphones looked and ran. The first iPhone was a phone, an iPod and had a widescreen with just one button. It included internet communications which involved web browsing. It was the first phone where you can make calls to people by just touching their name in your contacts list.
  • Microsoft Releases Window 7

    Microsoft Releases Window 7
    Windows 7 was an upgrade from Windows XP- the previous software. It had better visuals and was originally designed for security.