On September 12, 1958, Jack Kilby successfully tested the world's first integrated circuit at #TexasInstruments. This showed that resistors and capacitors could coexist on a single piece of semiconductor material.

Kilby's #IC was a leap forward in electronics. It was constructed from a small piece of germanium containing five components interconnected by tiny wires. Along with Robert Noyce, he is credited with the invention of the integrated circuit

#TechHistory #Tech #TI #September

On September 12, 2003, Valve Corporation made an impact on the gaming industry by introducing Steam.

Steam's launch shifted the gaming industry towards digital distribution, reducing the need for physical copies of games. Over the years, Steam has grown into a massive ecosystem.

Some of the oldest games on Steam's catalogue include Carmageddon Max Pack, Half-Life, Counter-Strike and Day of Defeat

#Tech #TechHistory #Gaming #Steam #September

On September 11, 1977, 46 years ago, Atari revolutionised the gaming world by releasing the Atari 2600, originally known as the Atari VCS (Video Computer System).

What set it apart was its use of ROM cartridges for storing game code. Instead of having games built into the gaming system, players could now switch cartridges to access different games

#Atari #Atari2600 #AtariVCS #Tech #TechHistory #Gaming #70s #1970

On September 9, 1941, 82 years ago, Dennis Ritchie, the brilliant mind behind the C programming language and a key developer of UNIX was born.

C, which he wrote the book for it with Brian Kernighan, became the source for countless software applications and operating systems. UNIX, developed alongside Ken Thompson, laid the groundwork for modern computing.

Despite his passing on October 12, 2011, at the age of 70, Ritchie's legacy lives on

#Tech #TechHistory #Unix #C

On September 9, 1999, 24 years ago, the world held its breath as the date 9/9/99 approached, fearing that it might cause massive computer problems.

Because this date could also be written in the numeric format 9/9/99, people feared it could have conflicted with the date value 9999, frequently used to specify an unknown date.

However, as September 9, 1999, came and went, the feared computer bug failed to wreak havoc.

#Tech #TechHistory #September

On September 9, 1995, 28 years ago, Sony unleashed a gaming revolution in North America by releasing the PlayStation console!

The release of the PlayStation introduced us to iconic titles like "Final Fantasy VII," "Metal Gear Solid," and "Resident Evil.”

The PlayStation also brought with it the CD format, replacing cartridges. The PlayStation became a symbol of gaming excellence.

What was your favourite PlayStation game?

#Tech #TechHistory #PlayStation #GamingHistory

On September 8, 2003, 20 years ago, music lovers and advocates for digital freedom witnessed a significant moment in the battle for open sharing.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) began legal action against individual sharers of MP3 files, sparking discussions about the balance between copyright and piracy

#Tech #TechHistory #Piracy #September

On September 8, 1966, 57 years ago, the iconic original Star Trek TV show made its debut on United States NBC!

Little did anyone know that this voyage into the final frontier would become a beloved and enduring part of science fiction history.

Personally, I have never watched Star Trek but it looks interesting

#Tech #TechHistory #StarTrek #SciFi

On September 3, 1995, eBay, originally known as "AuctionWeb," took its first steps into the world.

The tale begins with an unconventional first sale - a broken laser pointer. It wasn't meant to be sold but was a test for the platform. To Omidyar's (The CEO) surprise, it fetched $14.83. He contacted the buyer to clarify that it was indeed broken. The response? "I'm a collector of broken laser pointers."

On September 1997, it was renamed to eBay.

#Tech #TechHistory #September #Ebay

15 years ago, on September 2, 2008, Google unleashed Chrome, but have you heard about Firefox?

While Chrome has its quirks, people will gladly tell you about the virtues of Firefox. It's like the trusty coffee shop on the corner of the street and the barista knows your coffee order by heart.

Remember, there's a fox out there offering an experience that's simply superior in so many ways.

#TechHistory #Tech #Chrome #Firefox

On September 1, 2000, a true legend was born - the Nokia 3310.

The Nokia 3310 wasn't just a phone; it was an icon of resilience. Its sturdy design made it nearly indestructible. You could drop it, toss it, and it would still function flawlessly.

While smartphones have evolved into powerful mini-computers, the Nokia 3310 remains a symbol of simpler times.

I bet every Nokia 3310 still has a 100% battery life

#Nokia #September #Tech #3310 #TechHistory

24 years ago today, NVIDIA introduced the GPU and GeForce! These revolutionary technologies helped to shape the modern computer graphics industry!

With the GPU's parallel processing prowess, tasks like rendering, image manipulation, and complex calculations became lightning-fast. Even though they are commonly used for gaming, GPUs are now used in a wide variety of applications like video editing and machine learning.

#NVIDIA #GPU #GeForce #Gaming #Techhistory #Tech #August #90s

On August 31, 1999, Apple Computer unveiled the PowerMac G4! The PowerMac G4 was a milestone in Apple's history.

This powerhouse came equipped with 64MB of RAM, a CD-ROM drive, and a cavernous 10GB hard disk. It wasn't just a computer; it was a digital command center, ready to tackle any task with grace and speed as they marketed it as a “personal supercomputer”.

Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Power_Mac_G4_MDD_and_Studio_Display.jpg

#Apple #Tech #TechHistory #PowerMac #Mac #90s #Retro #RetroTech #RetroComputing #MacOS9

On this day in tech history, the classic real-time strategy game Command & Conquer was released by Westwood Studios in 1995!

Not only that but Need for Speed also released for PCs the same year. All of this was 28 years ago in 1995! 🥹

#Tech #TechHistory #Gaming #RetroGaming #August

Rediscovered the Red Hat Linux 5.1 CD, taking a nostalgic journey back to the roots of open-source innovation.
#Linux #RedHat #RHEL #TechTreasureFound #TechHistory #Intel #Technology

On August 28, 2009, Apple unveiled Mac OS X v10.6, a bittersweet moment in tech history.

It marked the end of an era, as it was the first Mac OS to bid farewell to PowerPC processors and AppleTalk.

While progress in technology is inevitable, it often means leaving behind the past.

The PowerPC processors and AppleTalk may have become obsolete, but their memory lives on in the nostalgia of those who experienced the Mac's earlier days.

#Apple #Tech #TechHistory #August #PowerPC #MacOSX #OSX

On August 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds, introduced the world to Linux through an online post. Linus Torvalds developed the kernel, initially shared as source code, and later as bootable floppy disk images.

Early distributions included Torvalds's "Boot-Root" images, MCC Interim Linux, Softlanding Linux System (SLS), H.J. Lu's "bootable rootdisks," and Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X, a commercial distribution.

#Tech #Linux #TechHistory #August #OS

28 years ago, on August 24, 1995, the digital realm took a neon-lit turn as Microsoft unveiled Windows 95, the OG of operating systems

It was a time when dial-up internet reigned supreme, computing was, well, a bit more...radical, the Start button, "Start Me Up" and the iconic Windows 95 start-up sound.

So here's to the OS that brought us the digital pastel dreamscape, Windows 95 – forever etched in tech history.

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Rewind the clock 38 years to August 18, 1985! On this significant day, Microsoft rolled out the very first version of QuickBASIC!

QuickBASIC wasn't just a programming language; it was a gateway to turning ideas into tangible digital creations.

The seeds sown by QuickBASIC would go on to influence the digital landscape in ways that continue to resonate today.

#Tech #TechHistory #August #QuickBasic #BASIC #Windows #Microsoft #DOS #MSDOS

Let's see how this goes.

What was the first version of #Debian you ever used? This can count for distros too that are based on Debian.

My first usage of Debian was using #Linux Mint. Was one of the distros that runs well on my iMac after I removed Lion from it

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