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Period: to
1980's
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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
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
Mainly introduced for data, used for music since 1981.
Invented by Sony and Philips. -
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
The first attempted release of a portable computer, they would succeed 5 years later. Invented by Jeff Raskin.