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January 31: Corel Acquires WordPerfect
By January 31, 2013

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed 1996 – Corel not only gets WordPerfect form Novell, but also Quattro Pro for $180 million in stock and cash. Michael Cowpland (Founder of Corel) called WordPerfect the “Pepsi to Microsoft’s Coke”. I guess that was not the case as OpenOffice (RC maybe?) surpassed WordPerfect users.WordPerfect and Corel have been in flux since 2006, when Vector Capital purchased 72% of the company. Just this last year, they bought up the remaining stock and became privately held once again. Wikazine – Full show notes for January 31 Related articles Mistrial in WordPerfect antitrust case against Microsoft (seattletimes.nwsource.com) January 15: Ralph Baer Patents First Video Game (dayintechhistory.com)

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January 15: Ralph Baer Patents First Video Game
By January 15, 2013

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed 1968 – Ralph Baer applies for a patent on a TV game system he designed. This, of course, sparks the Video Game age and Ralph becomes the inventor and Pioneer of the field. In 2006, he was honored with a National Medal of Technology for the advancement. Wikazine – Full show notes for January 15 Intel acquires Xircom Wikipedia is launched Coveritlive and Twitter goes down for Steve Jobs Keynote

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November 27: Sega Dreamcast Launches in Japan
By November 26, 2012

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Sega begins selling the Dreamcast in Japan. Also, E-Stamps stops selling stamps.

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October 10: Pac Man Released in North America
By October 9, 2012

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Pac man is released in 1980, along with many other cool items in technology history for October 10th

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September 2: Sega Saturn Launches, ARPANET Connects
By September 1, 2012

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Technology History through the day in tech history. Sept 2 – Sega Saturn Launches

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July 25: Violent Video Games Law
By July 24, 2012

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed The sale of Video Games began to really heat up in 2005 as Illinois Governer Rod Blagojevich signs a bill into law restricting the sale of violent video games to minors. You could be fined up to $1,000 for selling games with adult ratings. Immediately, video game groups sued, claiming the law is a restriction on free speech. The law would be deemed unconstitutional and repealed by US District Judge Matthew Kennelly. Full Day in Tech History podcast show notes for July 25 Ericsson purchases Nortel‘s CDMA and LTE assets Sinclair Radionics is founded Duck Dodgers and the 24 1/2 Century is first aired

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July 9: Tron Released
By July 8, 2012

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed It was a movie that became a cult classic. Tron – The story of Kevin Flynn who tries to figure out if ENCOM stole his game ideas. While hacking into the mainframe, the company sets a trap where Flynn gets sucked into the video game. The movie debuted in 1982 along with the video game by Bally. Tron starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and Cindy Morgan. It took 17 million to make the movie, it grossed 33 million in return. Tron’s sequel of sorts – called Legacy – was released on Dec 17, 2010.  Unfortunately, it did not receive the same status as the original did. Full Day in Tech History podcast show notes for July 9 1997 – ...

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May 22: Pac-Man Video Game Released
By May 21, 2012

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed 1980 – The first Pac-Man machine was installed. Namco installed the first Pac-Man machine in a movie theater in Tokyo. Created by Toru Iwatani, the game has been one of the most popular in Arcades around the world.  Of course, Pac-Man was one of the most popular games in history and created many spin-offs including Ms. Pac-Man. Pac-Man was released in North America October of that year. Full Day in Tech History podcast show notes for May 22 Robert Metcalfe describes a new device called the Laser Printer Adobe ships Illustrator 7.0 Apple splits Newton into it’s own division

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