Category Archives: Computer History

Happy Birthday to the PC

Posted on August 9, 2011 by David Rier

A few dates, like the first moon landing, are apparently historic as they are happening.  Most important dates in history just happen and become “historic” with hindsight. Thirty years ago (on August 12, 1981 to be exact), the IBM PC … Continue reading →

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30 Years of PCs and Counting!

Posted on March 28, 2010 by David Rier

Wow! I just got thinking back to the early days of personal computing.  On August 13, 1980 IBM announced their first PC.  30 years! IBM was a late-comer to personal computing.  Apple, Commodore, TI, Mattel, Tandy … they were all … Continue reading →

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