Camcorders are introduced

 

The CD is introduced to the general public

 

The FCC authorizes Motorola to begin testing cellular phone service in Chicago

 

The Apple Lisa (the prototype of the Macintosh) was released

 

Mike Muuss writes Ping while at the US Army Ballistics Research Laboratory

 

The Internet becomes a reality when the ARPANET is split into Military and Civilian sections

 

Berkely releases Unix 4.2BSD, including TCP/IP

 

Internet Activities Board (IAB) established, replacing the Internet Configuration Control Board

 

Compaq computer Corp. introduced first PC clone that used the same software as the IBM PC

 

Microsoft announced word, originally called Multi-Tool word, and windows

 

Mitch Kapor introduced Lotus 1-2-3

 

The Musical Instrument digital Interface (MIDI) was introduced

 

Atari replaces the 400/800/1200XL line of home computers with the 600XL and the 800XL

 

Nintendo started selling the home video game console “Family Computer”

 

Texas Instruments released the Compact Computer 40[tm] (CC40) A BASIC-language notebook computer that measured 9.5 by 5.75 by 1.00 inch, weighed just 22 ounces and operated from four AA batteries or an optional AC adapter

 

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