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5 Significant Computer Inventions from the 1980's

By 04mallyn
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    1980's

  • IBM introduces its Personal Computer (PC)

    IBM introduces its Personal Computer (PC)

    The IBM PC was widely copied and became the first PC to gain widespread adoption by the industry. Invented by Don Estridge.
  • Microsoft introduces Word

    Microsoft introduces Word

    It was not until Microsoft Word for Windows was introduced in 1989 that it became so widespread. Developed by Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie.
  • CD-ROMs introduced, multimedia takes off

    CD-ROMs introduced, multimedia takes off

    Mainly introduced for data, used for music since 1981.
    Invented by Sony and Philips.
  • Compaq introduces the Deskpro 386 system

    Compaq introduces the Deskpro 386 system

    The first computer on the market to use Intel´s new 80386 chip. Invented by Gary Stimac.
  • Macintosh Portable is introduced

    Macintosh Portable is introduced

    The first attempted release of a portable computer, they would succeed 5 years later. Invented by Jeff Raskin.

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