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Commodore Introduces the VIC-20
This is the first time we see a home computer available, however it is not quite yet on the market. -
3.5 Inch Floppy Drives and Diskettes Are Introduced
We see 3.5 inch floppy disks and diskettes introduced. HP is the first company to use this technology. -
CDROM Introduced
This is the first time since the diskette that we have seen a major improvement in this realm. It is used heavily for the next two decades. -
Michael Dell Creates PC LIMITED
Michael Dell, yes from the company DELL, creates PC's and competes first hand with Macintosh. -
Pixar Is Founded
Pixar is founded. Steve Jobs invests in this company. This is the start of software development being used for entertainment in a brand new way. It changes everything about the animation industry. -
Hard Disk Drive Is Created
We finally see mass amounts of information being carried over the computers. This means information can technically be transferred from one device to another. -
Macintosh Portable Is Introduced
The first concept of a laptop is produced for the market.