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Microsoft QDOS (Quick and Dirty Operating System)
Invention: Microsoft QDOS (Quick and Dirty Operating System) Inventor: Tim Paterson of Seattle Computer Products Description: It was the original operating system (OS) for the first personal computer, IBM-PC built by IBM. -
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5 Key Tech Items from the 1980s
A few key computer innovations from the 1980s that helped us all along! -
Commodore 64
Invention: Commodore 64 Inventor: Jack Tramiel/ Commodore International Description: This was the first moderately accessible home computer because it cost less than both the Apple II and IBM-PC. At such a good price point, the Commodore 64 was able to garner a lot of attention and further promote the usefulness of home computers. -
Nintendo Entertainment System
Invention: Nintendo Entertainment System Inventor: Nintendo Developer – Masayuki Uemura Description: This was a family video game console that amplified the at-home entertainment sector and many believe played a major role in saving the American Gaming Industry. Many games such as Super Mario bros, Pinball, Duck hunt and Pinball became household favorites. -
PEARL
Invention: PEARL (Practical Extraction and Reporting Language) Inventor: Larry Hall Description: A new industry programming language that shared similarities to C-language in its high-level programming capabilities but was predominately used for finance, data analysis/ manipulation, text processing, and other administrative tasks. -
Nintendo Game Boy
Invention: Nintendo Game Boy Inventor: Nintendo Research and Development 1 (Gunpei Yokoi and Satoru Okada) Description: A major innovation in handheld gaming technology. This device allowed consumers to play some of their favorite games like Mario bros and Donkey Kong on-the-go which led to massive sales. A combined 118.69 million units sold worldwide.