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February 3

How the Open Source Movement Began on February 3, 1998

Discover how a 1998 meeting in Palo Alto launched the open source revolution, transforming technology and collaboration worldwide.

February 7

Reviving the Past: The Significance of the Feb 7, 1998 Dial-Up Release

Discover how the Feb 7, 1998, 'True Dial-Up Release' revolutionized software updates by mimicking old-school modem handshakes for stability and control.

May 6

The 1998 iMac Launch: How Steve Jobs Revitalized Apple with Innovative Design

Discover how the 1998 iMac revolutionized personal computers with innovative design and internet features, marking Steve Jobs’ triumphant return to Apple.

August 15

The Apple iMac Goes on Sale

The first Apple iMac reached buyers: a translucent Bondi Blue all-in-one that dropped the floppy drive and bet everything on USB.

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