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1 Events and trends
1.1 Computers, technology
- Explosive growth of the InternetThis article is about the Internet the extensive, worldwide computer network available to the public. An internet is a more general term for a set of interconnected computer networks that are connected by internetworking''. WWW information network structu; decrease in the cost of computertower of a personal computer. A computer is a device for making calculations or controlling operations that are expressible in numerical or logical terms. While factually accurate, this definition and those found in other dictionaries are so broad that ths and other technology
- Year 2000 problemThe year 2000 problem (also known as the Y2K problem and the millennium bug was a flaw in computer program design that caused some date-related processing to operate incorrectly for dates and times on and after January 1, 2000. It turned into a major fear (commonly known as Y2K)
- Microsoft WindowsImage use policy. Microsoft Windows is a range of commercial operating environments for personal computers. The range was first introduced by Microsoft in 1985 and eventually has come to dominate the world personal computer market. All recent versions of operating system becomes virtually ubiquitous on IBM PCThe IBM PC (Personal Computer), is a trade mark of IBM. The predecessor of the current personal computers, it was introduced in August 1981. The original model was designated the IBM 5150 . It was helped created by Don Estridge who changed the world of IBs
- Development of free operating system LinuxThis article is about Linux-based operating systems, GNU/Linux, and related topics. See Linux kernel for the kernel itself. See Linux (washing powder) for the Swiss brand of washing powder. Tux, a plump penguin, is the official Linux mascot Linux is the n is started
- Break through of Compact Disc technology - branching into Digital Versatile Discs
1.2 Science
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