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The first personal computer was invented by Ed Roberts in 1975.
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Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created Apple's first personal computer in 1976.
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In 1980, Apple was the biggest personal computer producer in the world.
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By 1980, the personal computer market was worth 1 billion dollars.
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In 1981, IBM launched their personal computer, the IBM model 5150, and passing Apple in the personal computer business.
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In 1981, Bill Gates and Paul Allen purchased computer software from SCP for $50,000.
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In 1982, John Warnock created a laser printer that printed exactly what was on the computer screen, and started Adobe.
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John Sculley, who previously worked for Pepsi, was hired by Steve Jobs in 1983, and is now the president of Apple.
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In 1984, Apple released it's Macintosh, but it was not as popular as IBM's personal computer.
