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The release of Osborne 1 portable computer
On April 3, 1981 Osborne Computer Corporation introduced the Osborne 1 portable computer. Adam Osborne created the computer, which weighted 10.7kg and included a built-in 5” screen, a full sized keyboard, two disk drives, and 64k of memory. It was the first commercially successful portable computer and featured word processing and accountancy applications. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co63294/osborne-1-luggable-microcomputer-1981-personal-computer -
The IBM PC was introduced
With an intel 8088 processor and PC-DOS version 1.0, the computer was powered by an operating system. Created by a team of engineers and designers directed by William C. Lowe and Philip Don Eastridge in Florida. It was revolutionary as it served as the basis for global business and human connections. https://www.computerhistory.org/tdih/august/12/ -
Macintosh computer launched
Steve Jobs takes over the development of the Macintosh. Among the programs were MacWrite and MacPaint. It was the first personal computer with an intuitive graphical user interface and mouse. -
Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released
Windows 1.0 was founded by Bill Gates. Windows featured a notepad editor, control pad, calendar, calculator, Windows Write and Paint, clock, and a game reversi. Windows made it possible for computer users to navigate between several screens by pointing and clicking with a mouse. https://www.edn.com/microsoft-ships-windows-1-0-november-20-1985/ -
Adobe Photoshop was developed
Developed by the American brothers Thomas and John Knoll. It was a major hit for the professionals in the field of photography, graphic design, and advertising. It allowed to transform boring photos into extraordinary photos.