History of personal computers - Wikipedia
WEBEarly personal computers – generally called microcomputers – were sold often in electronic kit form and in limited numbers, and were of interest mostly to hobbyists and technicians.
Invention of the PC - HISTORY
WEBMay 11, 2011 — The earliest electronic computers were not “personal” in any way: They were enormous and hugely expensive, and they required a team of engineers and other specialists to keep them running.
Personal computer (PC) | Definition, History, & Facts - Britannica
WEBSep 26, 2024 — The personal computer industry truly began in 1977, with the introduction of three preassembled mass-produced personal computers: the Apple Computer, Inc. (now Apple Inc.), Apple II, the Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80, and the Commodore Business Machines Personal Electronic Transactor (PET).
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WEBThe LINC is an early and important example of a ‘personal computer,’ that is, a computer designed for only one user. It was designed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory engineer Wesley Clark.
The Personal Computer Revolution: A Comprehensive History
WEBMar 29, 2024 — The dream of a personal computer dates back to the early days of computing in the 1950s and 60s. Pioneering computer scientists like Alan Kay envisioned a day when everyone would have their own interactive computer as a personal tool for learning, creativity, and productivity.
The History, Development, and Importance of Personal Computers
WEBAll the essential parts of a modern personal computer had been invented by the early 1960s. A computer chip is a tiny piece of silicon, a non-metallic element, with complex electronic circuits built into it.
Personal Computing: Story of Dynamic Evolution Over Time
WEBAs the 1990s ushered in the Internet age, personal computers became the gateway to an interconnected world, revolutionizing how information was accessed and shared. Windows 95 and the dot-com bubble propelled the personal computer into the mainstream, making it an essential component of modern life.
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WEBAug 31, 2024 — Dennis Allison wrote a version of BASIC for these early personal computers and, with Bob Albrecht, published the code in 1975 in a newsletter called Dr. Dobb’s Journal of Computer Calisthenics and Orthodontia, later changed to …
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WEBMar 29, 2024 — The first commercially available personal computer was the Altair 8800, released in 1975. The Altair was a rudimentary device sold as a $439 kit that users had to assemble themselves, but it quickly gained a cult following among technology enthusiasts.
The Birth of the Personal Computer - The New Yorker
WEBMay 18, 2023 — In 1979, two M.I.T. computer-science alumni and a Harvard Business School graduate launched a new piece of computer software for the Apple II machine, an early home computer.