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2. Personal computer - Wikipedia

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   A personal computer, often referred to as a PC, is a computer designed for individual use. [1] It is typically used for tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, email, multimedia playback, and gaming. Personal computers are intended to be operated directly by an end user, rather than by a computer expert or technician.

3. History of personal computers - Wikipedia

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   The Kenbak-1, released in early 1971, is considered by the Computer History Museum to be the world's first personal computer. It was designed and invented by John Blankenbaker of Kenbak Corporation in 1970, and was first sold in early 1971. Unlike a modern personal computer, the Kenbak-1 was built of small-scale integrated circuits, and did not ...

4. List of IBM Personal Computer models - Wikipedia

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   The IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC, spanned multiple models in its first generation (including the PCjr, the Portable PC, the XT, the AT, the Convertible, and the /370 systems, among others), from 1981 to 1987. It eventually gave way to many splintering product lines after IBM introduced the Personal System/2 in April 1987.

5. IBM Personal Computer - Wikipedia

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   Related. List of IBM Personal Computer models. The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150, commonly known as the IBM PC) is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible de facto standard. Released on August 12, 1981, it was created by a team of engineers and designers at International Business ...

6. List of home computers - Wikipedia

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   Homebuilt computer. List of home computers by video hardware classified by video interface. List of computers running CP/M contains a list of personal computers running CP/M. These were usually intended for small office use. List of Soviet computer systems includes many "home" systems as well as office and " big iron " systems.

7. History of computing hardware (1960s–present) - Wikipedia

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   The minicomputer Xerox Alto (1973) was a landmark step in the development of personal computers, because of its graphical user interface, bit-mapped high-resolution screen, large internal and external memory storage, mouse, and special software. [37]