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Personal Computers
Invention of the PCThe introduction of the personal computer changed everything. Now employees or businesses and regular familes could purchase a peipece of technology that revolutionized the world. No longer were these complex machines bound only to businesses, but now, everyone had had an opportunity to obtain a computer. This revolution would soon give birth to the most powerful connecting and information available invention in the history of man. -
Spaceshuttle Columbia
To Boldly GoThe launch of Space Shuttle Columbia signified the dominance of Space Exploration and science by the United States. The first and only class of space planes to have wings, they were reusable spacecraft that could enter Space and return numerous times. THis led to many many many trips of humans to begin to document and research beyond the Earth below. -
CD-ROM
The CD-RomThe invention of the CD-ROM ushered in a new era. Humans with the ability to carry data in their hands. As technology progressed, CDs then became the norm for movies, audio listening, gaming, and files transfers. -
The Macintosh
The Rise of AppleThe dawn of Apple. Now the highest valued company in the world, Apple had humble beginnings. Soon overshawdowed by Microsoft up until the iPod, Apple introduced the first computer with a mouse and graphic interface. No longer was code needed to move between software and applications, but a simple click. -
Windows 1.0
The Flop that created an EmpireThe introduction of Windows gave power to the consumer. WIth the ability to create, write code, design, and work, the consumer could do so from Home now. Instead of relying on businesses and work related tech, they could do this from the comfort of their own home. -
The Disposable Camera
Point and ShootThe invention of the Fuji Disposable Camera futhered advanced the technology of photography. Leading into the digital age, now ordinary people could capture moments in time that they could afford. WIth a simple point and shoot, ordinary citizens could document their lives and engrave their marks in history forever. -
The Internet
Never the sameMore than likely the greatest invention ever created by the human race. The ability to communicate across the planet in seconds, to obtain information on any topic in a moments notice, and the ability to influence millions with a click of a button. The world culture thrives on connectivity. With the introduction of personal computers, being connected was available for anyone with a computer. -
The Hubble Space Telescope
Peering into the UnknownThe introduction of the Hubble Space Telescope changed our perspective on our place in the Universe. Now humans could peer back at the stars and planets that once remained veiled for eons. We could document other words, stars, galaxies, and learn from them so we could learn more about ours. This spurred on the interest of many more space explorations and projects. Next stop, Mars. -
Powerpoint
The StandardWhen Powerpoint was invented, it only had 1 transition and was only available in Black and White. Much has changed since then. Now Powerpoint is virtually on every computer and classroom in the United States and beyond. It is used in meetings from the smallest to the largest companies and is the standard for presentations. -
Napster
The rise of MusicThe day music was set free. No longer were albums and songs bound by CD's and records alone, now people from the world could share (illegally) music via the internet. This spurred a movement which Apple would later capitalize on.
