The personal computer industry began in 1977 ... In 1986, Compaq ushered in the first Intel 386-based machine. A year later, IBM introduced the PS/2 with improved graphics, a new 3.5" floppy ...

In January 1973, IBM engineer Paul Friedl ... calling him the "chief architect and inventor of the world's first personal computer." Friedl, who died in March 2016, maintained a forward vision—one ...

The titular character is Don Estridge, a decidedly atypical IBM employee who was instrumental in creating the personal computer market as we know it. It’s not that IBM invented the personal ...

IBM was one of the earliest frontrunners in artificial intelligence. The company, known for designing some of the world’s ...

Software Arts develops the first spreadsheet program ... is approached by IBM to develop BASIC for its personal computer project. The IBM PC is released in August, 1981. The Apple Macintosh ...

so IBM had to roll out the IBM7080, which was compatible, at least, with the 705. Both machines could run 650 code via emulation. Hardly a personal computer, this beast weighed over 23,000 pounds ...

IBM PC XT was an iterative improvement over its predecessor, with enhancements like built-in HDD and extra expansion slots. PC DOS 2.0 was the standout improvement of the IBM PC XT, offering ...