This Day in Personal Computer and Video Game History
March 21

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What happened in history on this day: March 21?

On March 21 in ...

Personal Computer history:

  • 1989 - In San Francisco Federal District Court, Judge William Schwarzer rules that Microsoft Windows 2.03 is not covered in the Apple Computer / Microsoft 1985 technology licensing agreement. The judge rules that only Windows 1.0 as it appeared in November 1985 was covered, and that Windows 2.03 is fundamentally different. This allows the issue to proceed to trial, in the suit of Apple Computer against Microsoft filed in March 1988.
  • 1994 - Novell announces it is acquiring WordPerfect Corporation for US$1.4 billion, and will acquire Quattro Pro from Borland International for US$145 million.
  • 2004 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the US. A personal computer appears, with "ergonomic" keyboard and LCD monitor.
  • 2010 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. Two desktop computers are used at a school, with a person adding to a web site blog.
Video Game history:

  • 2001 - In Japan, Nintendo releases the Game Boy Advance handheld video game system. It features 32-bit ARM processor, and 240 x 160 pixel 32,000-color display. A Link Cable allows four players to play together on certain games. Size is 3.25 x 5.6 inches; weight is 140 grams. Two AA batteries power the system for about 15 hours. Price is 9800 yen.
  • 2005 - CBS Television airs the CSI: Miami TV show in the USA. The episode involves a video game studio developing a skate board game called Skate Park Extreme. A controller appears to be for a PlayStation 2 or Xbox.
  • 2005 - Ubisoft releases the Cold Fear video game for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 in the US.
  • 2006 - Nintendo releases the Tetris DS video game for the Nintendo DS in the USA.
  • 2006 - Konami releases the Metal Gear Acid 2 video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
  • 2014 - Sony Computer Entertainment releases the Infamous: Second Son video game for the PlayStation 4 in the USA.

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