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IBM PC became the most popular PC due to it being faster than rival machines and it had more memory. IBM set industry standards by having the best microprocessor and operating system.
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The first commercial pc with a graphical user interface. The GUI is a display format that allows you to do routine tasks by using a mouse.
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The first successful mouse-driven computer with GUI. The Macintosh's GUI was widely adapted by other companies.
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Flash memory was invented by Fujio Masuoka. Flash memory is the capability of being erased and re-programmed multiple times.
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Macintosh portable originally released with handle to encourage customers to take it with them, was not very portable due to the weight of the computer.
