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Microsoft ships Windows 3.0
Microsoft updated the interface and created a design that allowed PCs to support large graphical applications for the first time. It also allowed multiple programs to run simultaneously on its Intel 80386 microprocessor. PC users were exposed to the user-friendly concepts of the Apple Macintosh, making the IBM PC more popular. -
Linus Torvalds releases the Linux kernel
The Linux kernel was released to several Usenet newsgroups In February 1992, Linux became free software or, as its developers preferred to say after 1998, “open source.” Linux also incorporated some elements of the GNU operating system and is used today in devices ranging from smartphones to supercomputers -
PDF Format Released
The PDF format was developed by Adobe Systems. Its main purpose was to create a universal file format that would preserve the visual integrity and layout of documents across different computer systems, software, and printers. PDF has revolutionized the way documents are shared, accessed, and preserved. -
Windows 95
Windows 95 was a major improvement over the previous Windows 3.1, adding features such as “Plug and Play” for more easily installing new peripherals, as well as the Taskbar and Start button menu. Within two years, Windows 95 was installed on more computers than any other operating system. -
Microsoft introduces Visual Studio
Microsoft introduces Visual Studio. Bundled within Visual Studio were a number of programming tools, as Microsoft’s intent was to create a single environment where developers could use different programming languages. The idea of visual programming is to allow programmers to develop software using built-in visual elements (like in a block diagram) instead of text