On This Day in Technology History – September 14th

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A guide to the historic events that happened on this day in technology history; Windows Millennium Edition is launched and Apple recalls it’s just launched Powerbooks.

 

1995 – Apple Recalls PowerBooksPowerBook 5300.

Ont his day in 1995, Apple recalled all of its PowerBook 5300 laptops. The laptops are recalled due to an issue with Sony-manufactured batteries that could explode while overheated while charging on AC power.  Within a few weeks the company will issue nickelmetal-hydride (NiMH) rather than LIon batteries.

 

 

 

 

2000 –  Windows Millennium EditionOn this Day

In the United States, Microsoft releases the Windows Millennium Edition (ME) operating system. The new operating system is launched for a promotional price of  $59.95 for home users replacing Windows 98 and Window 98 Second Edition. The updated operating system is designed for home users.

 

 

 

 

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