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Home Computers
1972: Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console, is released.
1980: Sinclair ZX80, an affordable home computer, is introduced by Sinclair Research.
1982: Commodore 64, one of the best-selling home computers, is launched.
1983: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) revitalizes the video game industry after the crash of 1983.
1985: Amiga 1000 by Commodore offers advanced graphics and sound capabilities.
1989: Nintendo Game Boy, a handheld gaming console, becomes immensely popular.
1990: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) introduces 16-bit gaming.
1993: Doom is released, pioneering the first-person shooter genre on PCs.
1994: Sony PlayStation enters the gaming market, marking the start of a successful series.
1996: Nintendo 64 brings 3D graphics and innovative controller design.
1998: Sega Dreamcast is released, introducing features like online gaming.
2000: Sony PlayStation 2 becomes a dominant gaming console with DVD playback.
2001: Microsoft Xbox enters the console market, setting the stage for future iterations.
2004: Nintendo DS offers dual screens and touch capabilities, revolutionizing handheld gaming.
2005: Xbox 360 launches with enhanced graphics and online gaming services.
2006: PlayStation 3 features powerful hardware and support for high-definition gaming.
2012: Raspberry Pi, a low-cost single-board computer, becomes a hobbyist favorite.
2013: Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One usher in the current console generation.
2017: Nintendo Switch offers both handheld and console gaming modes.
2020: Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S bring next-gen gaming
Operating Systems
1961: CTSS (Compatible Time-Sharing System) - Developed at MIT's Computation Center
1965: Multics (Multiplexed Information and Computing Service) - Early time-sharing operating system project
1970: UNIX - Developed by AT&T's Bell Labs
1973: CP/M (Control Program/Monitor) - Popular microcomputer operating system
1977: VMS (Virtual Memory System) - Developed by Digital Equipment Corporation
1981: MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) - Developed by Microsoft
1984: Macintosh System Software - Early Apple Macintosh operating system
1990: Windows 3.0 - Microsoft's first widely successful version of Windows
1991: Linux - Developed by Linus Torvalds
1995: Windows 95 - Significant GUI-based Windows release
1996: Windows NT 4.0 - Introduced Windows NT line for business use
2001: Mac OS X (now macOS) - Major rewrite of the Macintosh operating system
2001: Windows XP - Highly popular Windows version
2004: Ubuntu - Popular Linux distribution for desktops
2009: Windows 7 - Well-received successor to Windows Vista
2008: Android - Google's mobile operating system
2007: iOS - Apple's mobile operating system for iPhone
2012: Windows 8 - Introduced touch-centric interface
2015: Windows 10 - Microsoft's modern operating system
2020: macOS Big Sur - Latest major release of macOS as of my last knowledge update
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