1991 ⟶ Linus Torvalds Releases First Linux Kernel

October 5: Linus Torvalds launches the first version of the ...
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💻 Alan Emtage Creates the Archie Search Engine

The first search engine invented was “Archie”, created by Alan Emtage a student at McGill University in Montreal.⟶
Alan Emtage Creates the Archie Search Engine (1990)
Search EngineInternetWorld Wide WebInformation TechnologyComputer ScienceSoftware Development
CanadaCanada

💻 Linus Torvalds Releases First Linux Kernel

October 5: Linus Torvalds launches the first version of the Linux kernel.⟶
Linus Torvalds Releases First Linux Kernel (1991)
Operating SystemsSoftware DevelopmentOpen SourceComputer ScienceInternetInformation Technology
FinlandFinland

📞 First GSM Telephone Call

The world's first GSM telephone call is made in Finland.⟶
First GSM Telephone Call (1991)
TelecommunicationsMobile PhonesWireless CommunicationDigital Revolution
FinlandFinland

📱 First Commercial Mobile Web Service Launched with Texting

Mobile web was first commercially offered in Finland on the Nokia 9000 Communicator phone, and it was also the first phone with texting.⟶
First Commercial Mobile Web Service Launched with Texting (1996)
Mobile TechnologyWireless CommunicationInternet
FinlandFinland

🌐 Google Releases Chrome Web Browser

Google Chrome is released.⟶
Google Releases Chrome Web Browser (2008)
InternetSoftwareGoogleWorld Wide WebInformation Technology
United StatesUnited States