This week in tech history: Apple Lisa

Michael Tidmarsh — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:22:51 +0000

On July 30, 1979, Apple began work on the ‘Lisa’, which became the first computer to use a graphic user interface.

Even though Lisa was delayed until 1983, it will be known for its futuristic technology and having helped influence the development of the Macintosh computer. Extra points to anyone who knows who started on the Lisa project before being forced out and joining the Macintosh project.

(Source: ThisDayinTechHistory)

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This week in tech history: Telstar TV

Michael Tidmarsh — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:24:25 +0000

On July 23, 1962, communication satellite Telstar 1– created by NASA, AT&T, Bell Labs, and the French and British post offices — relayed the first trans-Atlantic television signal in history.

The first broadcast: a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. Extra points to anyone who remembers who won that day.

(Source: Wired)

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