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IBM Personal Computer
One of the first widely available personal computers, transforming business and personal computing
Inventor: IBM (Don Estridge and team) -
CD-ROM
Revolutionized data storage with its large capacity for software, music, and multimedia
Inventor: Sony and Philips -
Compaq Portable
First IBM-compatible portable computer, laying the groundwork for modern laptops
Inventor: Rod Canion, Jim Harris, Bill Murto -
Apple Macintosh
Introduced the first mass-market computer with a GUI, making computers more user-friendly
Inventor: Steve Jobs and team -
Microsoft Windows
The first graphical operating system by Microsoft, making PCs easier to use for the general public
Inventor: Bill Gates