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Timeline of Microcomputer History

Did you know that the first transistor computer was completed at MIT in 1956? Or that Douglas Englebart received his patent for the mouse in 1963? While such facts may seem only the stuff of quiz shows for hopeful millionaires, understanding the history of the microcomputer puts our present age in perspective. The link above takes you to the "Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers," a very readable and fascinating timeline of milestones in microcomputer history. Put together by Ken Polsson, this timeline presents carefully-done references for all the facts presented as well as links to related timelines and computer history sites.

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:09:10 -0700

Submitted by: John December