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1990 - Adobe Photoshop Brought To Market
Adobe Photoshop was brought to the Market by John and Thomas Knoll in February of 1990. A Software designed primarily for modifying/enhancing image files, Adobe has become a synonymous platform for an entire industry. It has enhanced our lives because it has enabled countless jobs, and gave people who did not have high level computer training to work in digital art. -
1991 - Linux developed by Linus Torvalds
Linus Torvalds created Linux in 1991, an open source operating system. This platform is used by everyday users as a replacement to windows, as well as large technology companies like amazon, and google. It is clear to see that it benefits our lives because it has given flexibility online to large companies, and the single desktop user alike. -
1992 - First Text Message sent
While the concept of SMS text messaging was conceived in 1984 by Friedhelm Hillebrand and Bernard Ghillebaert, the First Successful Text Message was sent in 1992 by Neil Papworth. Text Messaging became a quicker, more relevant method of communication for businesses and individuals across the globe. -
1994 - PlayStation X Available in Japan
The Playstation was originally developed with Nintendo labeled as "Super Disc" in 1991. Nintendo decided against using Sony to help build their game console. This caused Sony to develop its own gaming console with Hardware Engineer Ken Kutaragi. This device provided a newer format for gaming entertainment allowing for the use of Compact Discs, a predecessor for the media type that now dominates the console market. This provided hours of entertainment for millions of individuals around the globe. -
1997 - Creation of Google
While incorporated in 1998, the search engine "Google" was developed by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Its impact on the world has been tremendous. Millions of people a day access quick, accurate, and reliable information, so much so that the term "Google It" is synonymous with "Go look it up online".
