This month in computing history: The first instance of a computer bug was found in September 1947. It's called a bug because when this happened, it was a moth that wandered into the machine and caused the glitch. This is possibly now the world's most famous insect. Check out the log report in the link with the moth taped to the paper. It was called a log report because they didn't have bug reports yet. And it was on paper - they were made from actual logs at that time. (more…)

Summer is here, but at present in 2020 many people can't go anywhere, so a "staycation" will have to do. No problem though, just sit back, relax, and browse the content from our .NET Annotated newsletter. There have been some key historical events that have happened in August. In 1995, Microsoft shipped Windows 95! Windows 95 was the "moment you've all been waiting for". I remember uncovering that Windows 95 Easter Egg with great delight! In 1981, IBM introduced its personal computer, IBM model 5150. When Windows 95 shipped, many folks were using IBM personal computers to r

July brought some special events to computing history. IBM announced the Model 650 Computer in 1953. In 1968 Intel was officially founded - and since, IBM has been using Intel chips in their personal computers. Computing history would be much different, and probably a lot less useful without chips from Intel or influence from IBM. Fun fact: Gordon Moore, one of the founders of Intel is responsible for Moore’s Law. .NET news The .NET Foundation has opened nominations for its chair committee F# 5 and F# tools update for June Announcing .NET 5.0 Preview 6 Announcing Entity Fram

This month in computing history: In 1977, Apple shipped the Apple II. In 1995 Spyglass went public! Ahhh, the good old days. If you've been around for far too many decades in this field (like me), raise your hand if you remember Spyglass Mosaic! It's not a thing anymore but it Mosaic was a key player in the evolution of browsers on the world wide web. (more…)

Spring has sprung! So has the era of virtual conferences! Now that everyone is locked down and online, there's many to choose from. Check out some of the online options you have for virtual training and information in this month's .NET Annotated newsletter! In the meantime, this month in computing history has brought us: The introduction of the 2-button mouse (a very ugly one by today's standards) by Microsoft in 1983. Decades earlier, in 1952, IBM was busy announcing its first electronic computer, the Model 701 to the world! Oh my, how times have changed. .NET news Announcing

On April 6th, 1992, Microsoft released Windows 3.1 to the world! Meanwhile, in 2020, the world is struggling and trying to deal with a global pandemic. I hope everyone is able to stay at home, safe and healthy. Please take care of yourselves. Hopefully this newsletter helps alleviate some stress by providing fun & exciting tech info. (more…)

What happened in March in computing history? March 1986: Microsoft went public. Bill Gates was only 30 years old and the deal was for $350 million. This really got the ball rolling, setting the path for Microsoft's domination of the market in years to come. Just 4 years later in 1990, the Internet extended beyond the US to Europe! (more…)

In February 1991, Sun Microsystems brought Java technology to the world! In 1996, Deep Blue was the first computer program to beat Gary Kasparov, a grandmaster in chess. What will February 2020 bring to the world? (more…)

And here we are, turning over a new year. Happy new year, everyone! Apple has made a lot of news in January over the years. The company itself incorporated in January 1977. Later, Apple introduced the Lisa computer in 1983 for a whopping 10,000 US dollars! In 1984 the Mac was announced and released. (more…)

Did you know? In December, 1968 The CDC 7600 supercomputer was announced. This computer was enormous compared to today's machines at 188 cm (74 in) tall and 302 cm (119 in) wide! But it paved the way for modern devices as much of its architecture is still in use today. (more…)

Here comes November! Residents of the world, we are all sailing fast toward the end of the year! In November 1983, Microsoft released Microsoft Word, then called Multi-Tool Word and made free trials available through PC World magazine. .NET news Microsoft announced .NET Core 3.1 Preview 1. ASP.NET Core and EF Core also released updates. (more…)

October. Around the globe, seasons ease into autumn and spring, awaiting the changing leaves or the return of nature. Stores in the USA and Germany are selling Christmas goods already - that’s just crazy! Nonetheless, October means there’s no better time to catch up on some technical reading, preferrably with a hot pumpkin-spice drink. October is a great month! .NET news The previous month has been full of big news! It’s here! It’s here! .NET Core 3.0 has finally been released, after only 9 (count ‘em, 9!) previews and a Release Candidate! Download .NET Core 3 - At this link you c

Ahhh, September. It’s such a great month that it’s been memorialized in a popular song by Earth, Wind, and Fire. In many places, school starts again and autumn will soon be upon us (for the north half of the world). As the weather becomes milder, it’s nice to sit outside and catch up on some technical reading. Besides, once the kids go back to school you can actually get some reading done. (more…)

Welcome to the newest newsletter from JetBrains, .NET Annotated Monthly! This newsletter is hosted by Rachel Appel, a Developer Advocate at JetBrains, with occasional updates from other JetBrains Developer Advocates. In this newsletter you’ll be treated to .NET (and related) news, tips and tricks, cool stuff, community information and everything you need to keep up to date with the .NET world. Occasionally I’ll toss in some non-.NET developer articles too. So let's get started! .NET news .NET Core 3 Preview 7 – Here's the official announcement stating that .NET Core 3 is nearing co