Tech Quiz 9 | Tech Trivia
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Questions – Tech Quiz 9
- Which tech company was founded by a former employee of both Apple and Google?
- How did the name for the computer interface port “HDMI” come about and what does it stand for?
- What technology did Xerox PARC invent that Steve Jobs saw and later integrated into the Apple Lisa and Macintosh?
- What was the original use of Adobe Photoshop before it became a general image editing software?
- What’s the origin of the term “freeware” and who coined it?
- Which Internet giant started as an online dating site called “Tune In Hook Up”?
- What was the original project name for what would become the Twitter platform?
- Which company developed the first commercial antivirus software, and in what year?
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ANSWERS – Tech Quiz 9
- Nest Labs was founded by Tony Fadell, a former Apple employee, and Matt Rogers, who had worked at both Apple and Google. Their expertise in hardware helped them innovate in smart home technology.
- HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. The name and interface were developed through a collaboration of major electronics manufacturers, including Sony, Toshiba, and Philips, to create a unified audio-video connection standard.
- The graphical user interface (GUI) was developed at Xerox PARC. Steve Jobs, who visited PARC, was inspired by the GUI concept and later integrated similar technology into Apple products.
- Adobe Photoshop was originally created in 1987 by Thomas Knoll primarily for grayscale image editing. It was developed into a full-fledged image editing software after Adobe Systems decided to license it.
- The term “freeware” was coined by Andrew Fluegelman when he created PC-Talk, a communications application, and decided to distribute it for free.
- YouTube started as an online dating site called “Tune In Hook Up”. However, it quickly pivoted to a general video platform due to the broader appeal.
- The original project name for Twitter was “Twttr”, a name chosen for its brevity and resemblance to SMS messaging lingo.
- McAfee, founded by John McAfee in 1987, developed the first commercial antivirus software. This software aimed to protect personal computers against emerging malware.
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