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What happened in history on this day: February 5?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1993 - The Federal Trade Commission votes on whether to charge Microsoft with unfair trade practices. The vote is a tie.
- 1996 - Gilbert Amelio also assumes the position of Chairman of Apple Computer.
- 1996 - Netscape Communications ships Netscape Navigator 2.0 web browser for Windows 3.1, 95, NT, and the Macintosh. Price is US$49. It features support for JavaScript, Java applets, streaming audio, and 3D.
- 2001 - Microsoft announces that Office 10 for Windows will be called Office XP, and that its next Windows operating system will be called Windows XP. The 'XP' name is short for 'experience'.
- 2007 - Apple Corps of the United Kingdom and Apple Inc. of the USA reach an accord on sharing the name "Apple". The Apple name will now be controlled by Apple Inc., with Apple Corps retaining licensing rights.
Video Game history:
- 1978 - In Japan, Toshihiro Nishikado completes the Space Invaders arcade game.
- 1985 - Warner Communications signs an agreement with Namco for Namco to acquire a controlling interest in the Atari Coin-Operated Games division of Atari Games, for about US$10 million.
- 1996 - Nintendo announces a delay in introducing its 64-bit video game system in the US until September 30, due to a chip shortage.
- 2003 - Midway closes its West Coast office in Milpitas, California.
- 2003 - Nokia unveils the N-Gage handheld gaming device in London, England, and Sydney, Australia. It features a game console with games on MultiMedia Cards, cell phone, wireless connectivity, web browser, audio player, email support, and stereo FM radio. The unit is to be on sale by the end of the year.
- 2004 - Microsoft announces it will launch Xbox Live in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore in April.
- 2007 - Nintendo releases the Final Fantasy VI Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
- 2008 - Touchstone releases the Turok video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA and Canada.
- 2008 - Capcom releases the Devil May Cry 4 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
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