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  2. History of personal computers - Wikipedia

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    The history of the personal computer as a mass-market consumer electronic device began with the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s. A personal computer is one intended for interactive individual use, as opposed to a mainframe computer where the end user's requests are filtered through operating staff, or a time-sharing system in which one large processor is shared by many individuals.

  3. Vintage computer - Wikipedia

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    Vintage computer. Altair and IMSAI computers with drives. A vintage computer is an older computer system that is largely regarded as obsolete. The personal computer has been around since approximately 1971. [1] But in that time, numerous technological revolutions have left generations of obsolete computing equipment on the junk heap.

  4. History of computing hardware (1960s–present) - Wikipedia

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    Digital Deli, edited by Steve Ditlea, full text of the classic computer book; Collection of old analog and digital computers at Old Computer Museum; ZX81 Computer Online Museum; Yahoo Computers and History; IEEE computer history timeline (Archive from 2005) Links to all things Commodore; A homebrew computer club site; Computer History Museum

  5. Retrocomputing - Wikipedia

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    Retrocomputing is the current use of older computer hardware and software. Retrocomputing is usually classed as a hobby and recreation rather than a practical application of technology; enthusiasts often collect rare and valuable hardware and software for sentimental reasons. [1]

  6. Antikythera mechanism - Wikipedia

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    The Antikythera mechanism (/ ˌæntɪkɪˈθɪərə / AN-tik-ih-THEER-ə, US also / ˌæntaɪkɪˈ -/ AN-ty-kih-) [1][2] is an Ancient Greek hand-powered orrery (model of the Solar System). It is the oldest known example of an analogue computer [3][4][5] used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in advance. [6][7][8] It could ...

  7. List of early microcomputers - Wikipedia

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    An early portable computer with integrated monitor; the 5100 was possibly one of the first portable microcomputers using a CRT display. Sphere 1. 1975. A personal computer that was among the earliest complete all-in-one microcomputers that could be plugged in, turned on, and be fully functional.

  8. List of computer system manufacturers - Wikipedia

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    Discontinued computer lineup in 2016; computer business restructured as Dynabook Inc. in 2018, with majority of its shares sold to Sharp Corporation the same year; remaining shares sold to Sharp in 2020: TriGem — South Korea: 1980: 2010: Bankruptcy: Trilogy Systems — United States: 1980: 1985: Acquired by Elxsi: TRW Inc. — United States ...

  9. List of home computers - Wikipedia

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    Homebuilt computer. List of home computers by video hardware classified by video interface. List of computers running CP/M contains a list of personal computers running CP/M. These were usually intended for small office use. List of Soviet computer systems includes many "home" systems as well as office and "big iron" systems.

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