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Personal Computing

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  • Microsoft was founded

    Microsoft was founded
    founded by Bill Gates

  • Apple Inc. was founded

    Apple Inc. was founded
    founded by Steve jobs and Steve Wozniak

  • First Mass-produced PC

    First Mass-produced PC
    IBM introduced its first personal computer called the IBM PC in 1981, this system utilized Microsoft's MS-DOS language

  • First portable computer

    First portable computer
    The Osbourne was released. sparked a desire in making the PC potable

  • First Graphical extension in Personal computing

    First Graphical extension in Personal computing
    Steve Jobs released the Macintosh. the first Mouse and graphical interface OS. This was a huge improvement, rather than having just a command line.

  • Internet made public

    Internet made public
    Although there is no specific date for this. the late 80's through the 90's caused a huge explosion in populatity of the internet.

  • Google is Launched

    Google is Launched
    Not the First. but the most widely used and important search engine released. Brought simplicity and the ubiquity of information to your keyboard.

  • Release of Windows XP

    Release of Windows XP
    Cutting Edge OS released by Microsoft. Made Personal computing easy for everyone to use.

  • Ubiquity of personal computing

    Ubiquity of personal computing
    In modern days, almost every household in almost every country, uses a computer for various purposes. personal computing and the internet is so ubiquitous most americans have cellular devices that act as a handheld computer.