Articles of Historical Interest

The articles found here would normally have been removed due to their publication dates. However, they relate to history and thus we've saved them in this section. They are arranged in categories indicated by the level 2 headings.

Blindness Related Articles

Free Matter For The Blind, Its History, Rules and Regulations

This article takes a look at the development of the Free Matter For The Blind mailing program.
Free Matter For The Blind, Its History, Rules and Regulations

Louis Braille and the Development of Braille Writing

A brief overview of the life of Louis Braille and the development of Braille writing.
Louis Braille and the Development of Braille Writing

Creation of The Perkins Brailler

This article describes the creation and history of the Perkins Brailler.
Creation of The Perkins Brailler

Ann Sullivan Joins Hall of Fame For Leaders and Legends In The Blindness Field

Ann Sullivan has been elevated to the Blindness Field Hall of Fame.
Ann Sullivan Joins Hall of Fame For Leaders and Legends In The Blindness Field

The American Printing House For The Blind Turns One Hundred Fifty

The author takes a look at the first 150 years of A. P.. H.
The American Printing House For The Blind Turns One Hundred Fifty

Computer Related Articles

Ancient Computer Provides More Questions Than Answers

This 2100 Year old computer has scientists scratching their heads over its complexity.
Ancient Computer Provides More Questions Than Answers

Building The Digital Age: A Timeline

This timeline helps to understand the sequence of events in the development of our digital age.
Building The Digital Age: A Timeline

Ninth Grade Prank Starts 25 Years of Security Woes

The virus generally credited as being the first true virus started as a prank.
Ninth Grade Prank Starts 25 Years of Security Woes

Birth Of A Standard, The 8086 Processor, Born Thirty Years Ago

The author explains how the 8086 processor came to set the standard for future generations of processors.
Birth Of A Standard, The 8086 Processor, Born Thirty Years Ago

First True Computer Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday

The author describes the birth of what would probably be considered the first true computer.
First True Computer Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday

Some Key Dates In The History of Microsoft (A Timeline)

Some significant dates and events in the development of Microsoft will be found here.
Some Key Dates In The History of Microsoft (A Timeline)

Internet Related Articles

Internet Time Line

Find it hard to remember the sequence of development on the Internet? Take a look at this time line to refresh your memory.
Internet Time Line

Getting The Internet Off The Ground

An interview with one of the co-developers of the Internet.
Getting The Internet Off The Ground

How The Web Went Worldwide

The author gives you an interesting look at the history of the World Wide Web.
How The Web Went Worldwide

SPAM Blights E Mail Fifteen Years On

The writer takes a look at the origin of the name SPAM and some of the issues it causes as well as the problems involved in elliminating it.
SPAM Blights E Mail Fifteen Years On

Circut Behind The Internet Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday

This article describes the creation of the integrated circut, now fifty years old.
Circut Behind The Internet Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday

Final Good-bye For Early Net Icon

Netscape Navigator has said its final good-by
Final Good-bye For Early Net Icon

As Internet Turns 40 Barriers Threaten Its Growth

This article takes an interesting look at the first 40 years of the Internet and examines the barriers that may affect its future.
As Internet Turns 40 Barriers Threaten Its Growth

40 Years Of The Internet, A Timeline

Have trouble remembering the significant dates in Internet history? This timeline provides an easy way to refresh your memory.
40 Years Of The Internet, A Timeline

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Updated on ... "September 07, 2009