History of Computers; 1980s

  • VIC-20

    VIC-20
    Inventor: Jack Tramiel. The VIC-20 was a personal computer intended to be less expensive than other computers offered by Commodore. It was the first computer to sell more than a million units.
  • The Lisa Computer

    The Lisa Computer
    Inventor: Apple. The Lisa computer was the first personal computer with a graphical user interface. It was an important milestone in computing and other companies like Microsoft Windows would follow suit.
  • C++ Programming Language Published

    C++ Programming Language Published
    Inventor: Bjarne Stroustrup. C++ was made to be an efficient and flexible language that also provided features for program organization.
  • The Deskpro 386 System

    The Deskpro 386 System
    Inventor: Compaq. The Deskpro 386 was the first computer to use a 32-bit microprocessor and gave PCs more speed and power.
  • Game Boy Handheld

    Game Boy Handheld
    Inventor: Gunpei Yokoi. Although handheld gaming devices had been popular for more than a decade, the Game Boy was one of the all time top selling game systems.