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IBM 5150
The first major Personal Computer designed by Don Estridge. The first computer that was supported by third parties to supply IBM Compatible products. This allowed it to achieve great success as the company did not have to focus on developing software. This began computers that can have interchangeable parts -
Apple Macintosh
Jef Raskin started the project to create the Apple computer after the success of Apple II. This was the computer that created a simple form factor to otherwise large bulky personal computers. This computer line would go on to be in many schools and used for education purposes for the 90s. -
Microsoft Windows
Bill Gates designed and released the second major operating system to enter the market to make computers easier to use. While the earlier versions were problematic and did not gain critical praise compared to Apple it is now in use by a majority of computer users.
