The document outlines the historical development and impact of HyperCard and associated technologies in the field of language learning and computer-assisted instruction during the 1980s. It discusses significant milestones, including the launch of the Macintosh and Windows 1.0, the creation of educational software, and the evolution of online communication tools. Key figures and events, such as the establishment of Eurocall and the advent of new technologies like CD-ROMs and Minitel, are highlighted as instrumental in shaping the landscape of computer-assisted language learning.