Computers Evolution Part 2

                       

Personal Computers

    In 1974, using the popular Intel processor known as the 8080, the first MITIS Altair 8800 was built by Ed Roberts. This computer had a front panel covered with red LED lights and toggle switches and made Roberts a fortune. This inspired Steve Wozniak, an employee at Hewlett-Packard and member of the Homebrew Computer Club, to use a 6502 microprocessor to build the Apple I. One of his friends, Steve Jobs, convinced him to go into business with the machine and the two set up Apple Computer Corporation.

One year later, IBM released the IBM Personal Computer, or PC, using their 8080 microprocessor. They eventually turned to Bill Gates and his small company, Microsoft, to put together and operating system called DOS, based on a product acquired from Seattle Computer Products. Gates retained the rights to a very similar version for his own use and eventually sold these to other computer manufacturers, like Compaq and Dell, who started making IBM compatible hardware.

This was the start of the computer as we know it today. Over nearly half a century, major industry names have continued to compete and innovate, making their products sleeker, smaller, faster and more powerful. With major innovations, like Google Glass, and continued integrations into all parts of society, there is little doubt that the computer will continue to evolve for many years to come.

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