Judy Novotny

In 2000, Microsoft released the Windows CE 3.0 operating system. Windows CE 3.0 was the base OS for the Pocket PC 2000, Handheld PC 2000, Pocket PC 2002 and Smartphone 2002 platforms. Some of the Windows CE 3.0 enhancements included better real-time and multimedia capabilities

In 1951, the first commercial computer, UNIVAC 1, entered service at the Census Bureau. The UNIVAC I used 5,200 vacuum tubes, weighed 29,000 pounds, consumed 125 kilowatts and could perform about 1,905 operations per second. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNIVAC_I#Major_physical_features

In 1983, Pioneer 10 became the first man-made object to leave our Solar System. Launched on March 2nd, 1972, Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to travel through the Asteroid belt and the first spacecraft to make direct observations and obtain close-up images of Jupiter.

In 2009, full power television stations had to convert from analog to digital broadcasting by midnight. An important benefit of the switch to all-digital broadcasting is that it freed up parts of the broadcast spectrum for public safety communications, the need for which became readily

In 1991, Microsoft released MS-DOS 5.0. MS-DOS 5.0 was a major upgrade. It allowed parts of DOS to load itself in the high memory area. It also added support for IBM’s new 2.88 MB floppy disks. Learn more at http://www.oldcomputermuseum.com/os/msdos_5.0.html

In 1996, Intel introduced and began volume shipments of the 200 MHz Pentium processor. The new chip incorporated 3.3 million transistors with a 66 MHz system bus. Its price was $599 in quantities of 1000. Learn more at http://processortimeline.info/proc1996.htm

In 1996, Linux v2.0 was released. Linux 2.0 was a significant improvement over earlier versions of the operating system. New to this version was support for multiple processors, IP masquerading, and Java. Learn more at http://oreilly.com/openbook/debian/book/ch01_02.html

In 1975, the USSR launched Venera 9 for Venus landing. The orbiter was the first spacecraft to orbit Venus, while the lander was the first to return images from the surface of another planet. Learn more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venera_9

In 1975, Sony introduced the Betamax videocassette recorder for sale to the public. The Betamax format was on its way to becoming the industry standard until the appearance of JVC’s VHS a year later. VHS offered longer-playing ability, which made it possible to record an

In 2005, Apple announced that it was switching from Power PC processors to Intel processors. At WWDC, Steve Jobs stated that the Power PC processors used too much heat and energy to be used in upcoming Apple products. Learn more at http://www.everymac.com/mac-answers/macintel-faq/why-did-apple-switch-to-intel.html