CIS 105 Computer Technology Timeline

  • The IBM Personal Computer

    The IBM Personal Computer
    The IBM PC was based on open architecture, making it one of the most popular designs in the world. It featured an Intel 8088 CPU.
  • The MS-DOS

    The MS-DOS
    The Microsoft Disk operating System is still used to this day. MS-DOS was the primary operating system for the IBM PC.
  • The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64
    Also known as the C64, the Commodore 64 was one of the top selling personal computers of the 80's, produced by CBM. It featured a MOS Technology 6510 CPU.
  • The Apple Macintosh

    The Apple Macintosh
    The Apple Macintosh was the first advertised personal computer. It featured a Motorola 68000 microprocessor and a beige case.
  • The 80486

    The 80486
    The 80486 (also i486) was a family of 32-bit 4th generation x86 microprocessors produced by Intel.