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What happened in history on this day: January 22?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1982 - Microsoft signs an agreement with Apple Computer, for Microsoft to develop applications for the Macintosh computer. The applications are spreadsheet, business graphics, and database software. Microsoft is not allowed to release similar software for non-Apple computers until one year after the Macintosh introduction, or January 1, 1983, whichever came first.
- 1984 - Apple Computer runs its 1984 60 second TV commercial during the NFL SuperBowl XVIII football game, introducing the Macintosh computer. Apple Computer runs the full ad only once, but dozens of news and talk shows replay it, making it one of the most memorable ads in TV history. The ad cost US$400,000 to produce, and US$800,000 for TV air time.
- 1985 - Applied Computer Techniques of Great Britain introduces the Apricot computer in the US.
- 1992 - At the first NeXTWORLD Expo, held in San Francisco, Steve Jobs announces that a version of the NeXTSTEP operating system will be made for Intel-based personal computers. Jobs also announces Turbo versions of NeXTstation, NeXTstation Color, NeXTcube with 33-MHz 68040, NEXTSTEP 3.0 OS.
- 1996 - Microsoft releases Internet Explorer for the Macintosh.
- 1997 - Microsoft settles its browser royalty dispute with Spyglass by agreeing to a one-time payment of US$7.5 million.
- 1998 - Microsoft reaches a deal with the US Department of Justice, in which Microsoft will hide the Internet Explorer icon on Windows 95.
- 2002 - America Online, on behalf of Netscape Communications, files an antitrust suit against Microsoft regarding web browser issues.
- 2002 - Intel releases 850 and 866 MHz low-voltage Pentium III-M processors. The processor is manufactured with a 0.13-micron process.
- 2002 - Intel releases a 750 MHz ultra-low voltage Pentium III-M processor. The processor is manufactured with a 0.13-micron process.
- 2002 - Intel releases 1.06 to 1.2 GHz mobile Celeron processors. The processor is manufactured with a 0.13-micron process.
- 2002 - Intel releases a 650 MHz ultra-low voltage Celeron processor. The processor is manufactured with a 0.13-micron process.
- 2002 - Advanced Micro Devices releases a 1.3 GHz Duron processor. Price is US$118 in 1000-unit quantities.
- 2003 - Microsoft releases the DirectX 9.0 graphics library.
- 2005 - Apple Computer ships the iWork software.
- 2005 - Apple Computer ships the Mac mini computer.
Video Game history:
- 1983 - The National Broadcasting Company airs the TV show The A-Team in the USA. Two arcade games appear, Pac-Man and Hockey.
- 1995 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A bowling alley shows arcade video game Time Waister.
- 2007 - 2K Games releases the Sid Meier's Pirates! video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 2008 - Electronic Arts releases the Burnout Paradise video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
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