1971

Computer Space the first modern video game developed by Nolan Bushnell.

1971

Gilbert Hyatt developed the first single chip microcomputer at Micro Computer Inc., Los Angeles. The work started in 1968.

1971

M. E. Hoff from Intel developed in parallel the first microprocessor chip 4004. He started work in 1968.
Intel mentioned the development of a microprocessor in a brochure called 'The Alternative'.

1971

In February Intel 4004 microprocessor reach the market. It has 12 sqmm die size and 16 pins which fit in motherboard.

1972

MAA (predecessor of Digital Research) defined together with Intel a new system-programming language called PL/M (Programming Language for Microcomputers) to replace assembly-language programming for Intel's 8-bit processors

1972

Pong video game is a success.

1972

The first implementation of PROLOG (Programming in Logic) developed at University of Aix-Marselle. It's the preferred language for the 5-th generation of machines. It's a descriptive and declarative language.

1972

Dennis Ritchie from Bells Labs. produces C, a programming language derived from BCLP. The most popular language for professionals, not recommended for beginners.

1972

FORTH appears, a medium-level language which uses a small numbers of very brief instruction words. designed for telescope control will become the standard language used in astronomy.

1972

Pioneer 10 spacecraft used the first Intel 4004 microprocessor.

1972

Unix is rewritten in C by Kernel.

1972

The number of companies involved in computer industry reach 600.

1972

Texas Inst. announced their first microprocessor.

1972

Intel ships the 8008 microprocessor, a 8-bit version of 4004.

1973

Unix version 4 allows C programming languages

1973

Internet consists of 25 computers.

1973

ARPANet becomes operational.

1973

Digital develops DEC Data Communication Message Protocol (DDCMP) as a standard for its future computer-to-computer communications.

1973

In December Intel's new microprocessor 8080 is used in first microcomputer MITS's Altair.

1974

Unix version 5.

1974

Hewlett Packard's first scientific calculator.

1974

Digital's first Large Scale Integration processor, the MPS, is introduced.

1974

Digital announces LA36 DECwriter II which will became the market standard.

1974

Federico Faggin, a top employer of Intel, founded Zilog in December.

1975

Unix version 6.

1975

Bill Gates and Paul Allen write a version of BASIC that they sell to MITS who used it in Altair microcomputers. It was a ROM based interpreted BASIC which will become known as Microsoft BASIC.

1975

Altair 8800 becomes the first personal computer ( microcomputer) on the market. Over 2000 sold by end of the year. It cost $395 but up to $2000 worth of peripherals were needed to make it go. Used Intel 8080 microprocessor and 256 bytes memory.

1975

The first video terminal VT52l from Digital Equipment.

1975

MOS Technology introduced the 6501 and 6502 microprocessor, more cheaper than Intel 8080. The 6502 will later became the heart of Apple II series.

1975

Sphere 1 microcomputer used a Motorola 6800, with 4 Kb RAM, a keyboard, video interface and ROM based monitoring, all for 650 $

1975

First computer store opens in California.

1975

The digital watch boom began.

1975

Texas Instruments introduces their scientific calculator.

1975

Digital introduces DIGITAL's Network Architecture (DECnet)