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IBM introduces its Personal Computer (PC)
The PC from IBM was the first to see widespread adoption, creating almost a new "ecosystem" of systems -
Microsoft Word is created
After giving out dome versions of the program, Word later was set as a global standard in 1989. -
Bernoulli Box invented
The Bernoulli Box allowed for massive files to be moved between systems. It works as the precursor to USB drives. -
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is created
The NES was created in 1985, reversing the massive depression in the games market from poorly performing consoles. -
Pixar is founded
Originally listed under Lucasfilm, It was purchased by Steve Jobs and renamed Pixar, and then later bought by Disney.