Tag Archives: computers

Article: The History of Linux


The link below is to an article looking at the history of Linux, a ‘language’ for computers.

For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/penguin-origins-the-history-of-linux-geek-history/


Article: Computer Operating Systems of the Past


The link below is to an article that looks at some old computer operating systems that are generally nothing more than memories these days.

For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/dos-forgotten-operating-systems-geek-history-lesson/


Article: A Brief History Of Computers That Changed The World


The link below is to an article that considers computers that have changed the world.

For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/a-brief-history-of-computers-that-changed-the-world/


Today in History: 27 April 1981


The Modern Computer Mouse

On this day in 1981, the modern computer ‘mouse’ comes into the public arena, being shipped with computers sold by Xerox PARC (there had been earlier mice).

For more visit:
http://www.howtogeek.com/93640/happy-30th-anniversary-computer-mouse-geek-history/


Today in History: 11 April 1976


The First Apple Computer is Released

On this day in 1976, the first Apple computer was released by the Apple Computer Company (now known as Apple Inc.). Built by Steve Wozniak, the computers were sold by he and his friend Steve Jobs.

For more, visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_I


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