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Access to ARPANET is extended
Invented by the government agency called DARPA, ARPANET was extended into civilian use in 1981 -
First Microsoft Windows version
The first ever windows operating system is released and was an extension of MS-DOS and has a graphical interface for users to interact with. -
First ever macintosh operating system
The apple equivalent to microsofts windows. -
Amazon is started
The e-commerce monster Amazon starts and is now a major innovator in technology and logistics -
Ebay is established
Ebay is a site that allows users to put products up for auction and purchase. -
Paypal is established
Paypal allows for digital transactions and revolutionizes the way we pay for things online. -
Itunes is created
Itunes allows you to buy music digitally. -
Steam is started
Owned by Valve, Steam revolutionized the PC gaming market by allowing users to buy games from the comfort of their own home. -
Youtube created
Youtube is a advertising monster for e commerce, with many famous youtubers there are many people watching them and many advertisements to entice them to buy products -
Spotify is started
The Music application Spotify is launched and is currently the most used program for music