Significant Inventions in Computer History 2005

Mac Mini

Jan 11, 2005

Apple introduced the Mac Mini on January 11, 2005. The Mac Mini is an SFF (small-form-factor) computer that measures 6.5-inches square and 2-inches tall and weighs 2.9-pounds. The computer was priced at $599 and that did not include a display, keyboard, or mouse.

Google Maps

Feb 8, 2005

Google Maps was launched on February 8, 2005. Google Maps is a mapping and navigation application for desktop and mobile devices from Google. It provides turn-by-turn directions to a destination along with 2D and 3D satellite views, as well as public transit information.

YouTube

Feb 15, 2005

YouTube, a video sharing service, was invented by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim on February 15th, 2005.YouTube has become the biggest sharing service platforms. It is used for everything. Kids use it for entertainment and adults do too!

WSUS (Windows Server Update Services)

Mar 22, 2005

WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) was introduced on March 22, 2005. WSUS is a Windows Server program that allows administrators to deploy specific Windows and updates to computers on the network. The WSUS program's job is to send updates to each computer and automates the installation of the updates.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64

Apr 24, 2005

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 edition was released on April 24, 2005. This is an edition of Windows XP for x86-64 personal computers. Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 is designed to use the expanded 64-bit memory address space provided by the x86-64 architecture.