A Brief History of the Computer

IBM Personal Computer, 1981
The slick, complete-looking package that was the IBM PC helped push personal computing out of the hobbyist's garage and into the
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IBM Personal Computer, 1981
Featuring an independent keyboard, printer and monitor, the slick, complete-looking package that was the IBM PC helped push personal computing out of the hobbyist's garage and into the corporate and consumer mainstream. Its immense commercial success made it the hallmark of personal computing for many years and led other manufacturers to produce similar desktop models.

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