| Computers and Internet Detailed Timeline History Timeline of Microcomputers -- Very detailed, from 1926 to the present, in eight parts. History of the Internet -- A very detailed and technical history from the Internet Society. A good page of links is from Denmark's Vissing Kommunikation. Internet Timeline -- Detailed and illustrated, from the Computer Museum. Another entertaining timeline is from BBM, with lots of non-internet historical references. Internet Background and Basics -- Unusual and interesting links to little-known background information. CPU History -- An exhaustive review, all in one huge page (229k). It includes rare treats like the weird RCA 1802 and the little-known Intel 432. A family tree-like timeline is from the Computer Museum. Apple Computer -- This non-corporate site is a very good summary, with a good page of additional (though sometimes outdated) links. Also check out Andy Mesa's The Apple Museum. IBM -- This site is comprehensive and extremely well-designed. It includes a complete summary in one long page. Motorola -- An extremely detailed timeline. The Museum of HP Calculators -- Re-live the evolution of the best calculators ever made. Texas Instruments -- Includes the 1978 press release for the amazing Speak & Spell. Webopedia -- Online
encyclopedia
dedicated to technology. Find out about the keyboard
and anything else! Telecom/Communications AT&T -- An overview that focuses on the background of the 1984 divestiture restructuring. Bell Labs -- A short history of this amazing organization. Sprint -- The roots of this long-distance company extend to 1899. History of Audio Recording -- A comprehensive and detailed timeline, with some great historical pictures, too; make sure you check out the separate timeline of digital recording. The Audio Recording History is a narrative with a bit more on music and the performers. |