5 Significant Inventions in Computer History (1980s)

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    5 Significant Inventions in Computer History

  • IBM PC (1981)

    IBM PC (1981)

    In 1981, IBM introduced the Personal Computer (PC). This event standardized personal computing as we know it and became an industry standard that is still regarded today.
  • CD-ROM (1982)

    CD-ROM (1982)

    Japanese company Denon produced the world's first CD-ROM in 1982, which served to revolutionize data storage and distribution.
  • Apple Macintosh (1984)

    Apple Macintosh (1984)

    In 1984, Steve Job's introduces the Apple Macintosh computer. It came equipped with a graphical user interface (GUI) and is regarded as a device that made computing more accessible.
  • Adobe Illustrator (1987)

    Adobe Illustrator (1987)

    The introduction of Adobe Illustrator is widely regarded as a turning point in both graphic design and desktop publishing, allowing designers to create via a digital user interface.
  • Sun Microsystems SPARC Architecture (1987)

    Sun Microsystems SPARC Architecture (1987)

    Scalable Processor Architecture (SPARC) by Sun Microsystems allowed for scalable computing systems that are ubiquitous in today's world.