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Time-Sharing (CTSS)
Time-Sharing created to allow a computer to support multiple users at the same time. -
Spacewar Videogame
One of the first videogames developed on the PDP-1. -
Graphical User Interface
Video Demonstration One of the first graphical interfaces capable of using a pen-like feature. View the video demonstration to see how it works. -
CSAIL Founded (Project MAC)
CSAIL's two divisions were founded, starting the rapid advancements to today's technology. -
Computer Password
The first computer passwords were created due to Time-Sharing. With multiple users allowed access to the same computer, passwords were needed to separate data. -
Multics
Multics was an advancement in the original time-sharing platform CTSS. -
Minicomputers (PDP-8)
Minicomputers became some of the first "inexpensive" computers. Though they were still $140,000 in today's dollars, thousands of units were sold. -
MacHack (Chess-Playing Computer)
MacHack Commentary and Demonstration First computer software to beat, human, chess players. Rated as a C-Class software, it was able to win against many players. -
Arpanet (Military Internet)
The first internet, called Arpanet, was developed primarily for military use. -
Email
E-mail was developed to allow an easier, faster method of communication. It has now become a part of our daily lives. -
The Alto (First PC)
Alto Office Commercial The Xerox Alto was developed with the first graphical user interface on a PC. The video commercial above demonstrates its uses for office use. -
Ethernet (Wired Internet)
Less common in today's society is ethernet, providing a wired connection to the internet. This is often more powerful and more stable that a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. -
VisiCalc (First Spreadsheet)
VisiCalc Demo VisiCalc was the first computer spreadsheet program, capable of many calculations. This aided businesses in the financial and inventory departments. -
The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web was born in 1989. It is hard to believe such an advanced system is so young. Without the internet, most of our society would feel incomplete. -
Internet Archive
TED Talks on Internet Archive The internet archive keeps a copy of most websites on the world wide web. All the hard work and history of developers should be kept to view at a later date.
