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create a timeline of computer technology from 1960-1980
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1960: 
- ibm introduces the ibm 1401, the first commercial computer for small businesses.
- computer software development begins with the invention of fortran (formula translator) at ibm. 

1961:
- tim berners-lee, father of the world wide web, is born.

1962: 
- the first video game, spacewar!, is invented.
- the first computer-controlled video game is installed at a new york bowling alley.

1964: 
- ibm develops the first floppy disk storage device.

1965: 
- arpanet, the precursor to the internet, is developed.

1966: 
- the first commercial time-sharing system is launched. 

1967: 
- the first computer mouse is developed by douglas engelbart.

1968: 
- the first computer with a graphical user interface is released.

1969: 
- arpanet is expanded to four hosts, becoming the first internet.

1970: 
- the first computerized cash register is introduced. 

1971: 
- the first microprocessor is introduced by intel. 

1972: 
- the first commercial video game console, the magnavox odyssey, is released.

1973: 
- xerox alto is the first personal computer with a graphical user interface (gui).

1975: 
- the first consumer-grade computer, the altair 8800, is released. 

1977: 
- apple releases the first apple ii computer.

1978: 
- visicalc launches, establishing the first spreadsheet software. 

1979: 
- ibm releases the first ibm pc personal computer.

1980: 
- the first laser printer is introduced.
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