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Computer science and networking. 1980. Development of ENQUIRE and MS-DOS begin. 1981. MS-DOS debuts. 1982. The first compact discs are sold, which would eventually replace the audiocassette in the 1990s. 1983. Computer "virus" terminology introduced by Fred Cohen.
UK. US. Timex/Sinclair introduced the first computer touted to cost under $100 marketed in the U.S., the Timex Sinclair 1000. In spite of the flaws in the early versions, half a million units were sold in the first 6 months alone, surpassing the sales of Apple, Tandy, and Commodore combined. August 1982.
The history of technology is the history of the invention of tools and techniques by humans. Technology includes methods ranging from simple stone tools to the complex genetic engineering and information technology that has emerged since the 1980s. The term technology comes from the Greek word techne, meaning art and craft, and the word logos ...
Thirty-five years ago, users heard the infamous dial-up sound for the first time. The '80s were a decade defined by major technological innovations, big hair, cult-classic movies and the start of ...
0–9. 1980 in technology (5 C) 1981 in technology (6 C, 1 P) 1982 in technology (6 C, 2 P) 1983 in technology (6 C) 1984 in technology (7 C) 1985 in technology (6 C) 1986 in technology (6 C) 1987 in technology (7 C)
May 18 – The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington (state) kills 57, including American volcanologist David A. Johnston. June 6 – Luis and Walter Alvarez with Frank Asaro and Helen Michels propose the Alvarez hypothesis, that the mass extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by the impact of a large asteroid 66 million years ...
History of discoveries timeline. Year. Event. 600 BCE. Ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus described static electricity by rubbing fur on substances such as amber. 1600. English scientist William Gilbert coined the word electricus after careful experiments. He also explained the magnetism of Earth. 1660.
List of Apple products. This timeline of Apple products is a list of all computers, phones, tablets, wearables, and other innovation made by Apple Inc. This list is ordered by the release date of the products. Macintosh Performa models were often physically identical to other models, in which case they are omitted in favor of the identical twin.