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Day in Tech History / Internet

Internet2 (aka RNP2) Connected

August 21, 2001 – using a 45 MBs line, Brazil became part of the Internet2, an internet connected to multiple academics. The connection went from Rio de Janerio to Miami Fl.  Internet2 member rolls included over 200 higher education institutions, 40 members from industry, 30 research and education network and connector organizations and over 50 affiliate members. Windows 95 is released. The official launch date will be on the 24th Club Neverdie is running well in Entropia Universe MP3.com reaches a settlement on their case with Sony Entertainment Group Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe! Apple Podcasts | Android...

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Apple’s iPhone 3G Antenna Issue

August 20, 2008: When the 3G iPhone released, some people started complaining about the connection. Apple wasn’t saying anything. An independant company stated that the “Infineon” chip that helped control 3G was to blame for the issue. It was suspected that a software update would fix the problem.However the 2.0.2 software update didn’t really help with the connection problems. Add to it the fact that a woman was suing Apple over the 3G network being slower than advertised. Steve Jobs finally put out a letter stating that by 2.1 the issues will be resolved. American Airlines launches in-flight WiFi PowerMac G4...

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Day in Tech History / Geek

Sobig.F Virus Discovered

August 19, 2003: The Sobig.F virus was first discovered on this day. 24 hours later, it took down many a network by sending out emails with subjects like – “Re: Approved,” “Re: Details,” “Re: Re: My details,” “Re: Thank you!,” “Re: That movie,” “Re: Wicked screensaver,” “Re: Your application,” “Thank you!,” or “Your details.”The first version was found in January of 2003. The Sobig.F was the most destructive. AMD Sempron 3300+ Saturday Morning TV begins Netscape 3.0 released Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe! Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | More

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Day in Tech History / HP

Wang Files for Bankruptcy

August 18, 1992: Wang Computers had been growing, but their financial outlook didn’t seem good. In 1992, they filed for Bankruptcy protection. They eventually got out of bankruptcy, but not before they changed the scope of the business. They changed to Wang Global, then in 1999 were bought out by “Gentronics” 2011 – CEO Leo Apatheker made an announcement HP will be focusing on Enterprise, and putting the PC division on sale. This sale did not include the WebOS software. He instantly discontinued the HP TouchPad tablet and Pre series of smart phone. By the evening, most stores would discount...

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Day in Tech History / Dell

Dell Adds AMD Processors

August 17, 2006: Dell announced in 2006 they will begin putting AMD processors into Dimension desktops and later in the year Dell AMD servers will be available. On that same day, they announced that after an internal investigation into its accounting practices Dell would restate and reduce earnings from 2003 through Q1 2007.  A total amount of between $50 million and $150 million was deducted – 2 cents to 7 cents per share. The first CD is made FBI search a SD “Forensic Tech Solutions” that had gained access to some government computers. US rules on Grokster for Peer to Peer and...

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Day in Tech History / Microsoft

Datallegro, XPrime and Microsoft Lawsuit

Datallegro – a warehouse application – had been sued by XPrime, where Cary Jardin (CEO of Datallegro) used to work. Datallegro was in mid acquisition by Microsoft at the time. The acquisition completed on Sept 16, 2008. The suit was analyzed by critics as “not relevant”. No word on how that suit ended. ICCP is founded Atari sues Amiga Apple’s Rooftop is burning Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe! Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | More

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1 Million iTunes Songs, DITH 10 Year Anniversary

On this day in 2009, the Day in Tech History started. I was running the show as “Week in Tech History”, then went to a daily format to increase listeners. The show has been running for over 1000 episodes, never missing a day. It is now entering into it’s 9th year. It’s a great day for Apple in 2004 as they hit th one millionth song. They started back in 2001, so to hit 1 million songs in 3 1/2 years was a big milestone. Of course, since then and since the introduction of the iPhone, that number has increased exponentially....

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AMD / Day in Tech History

AMD Athlon Processor Introduced

AMD introduces a new brand name to compete with Intel in 1999. The Athlon processor replaces the K7 and adds 3DNow! Technology. The processor was introduced with speeds of 500 MHz to 650 MHz. The prices went from $249 to $849. The Palm VIIx was $449 and the Vx was $399. Netscape goes Public URL Shortner Tr.im announces they are closing (to only find they would come back online 2 days later) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe! Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS | More

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