Computers at war in the 70 s and 80 s
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Computers at War in the '70s and '80s
Overview
During the 1970s and 1980s, the tech world witnessed a fierce battle for dominance among personal computers. Two standout contenders were the Apple II and the Commodore 64, both selling millions of units and influencing countless users.
The Early Contenders
In the '70s, companies raced to create computers that would become the industry standard, promising benefits like software compatibility. The Apple II and Commodore 64 emerged as frontrunners, revolutionizing everything from office tasks to gaming.
The IBM Revolution
The real game-changer came in 1980 when IBM launched its IBM PC. Unlike its competitors, IBM's PC was not patented, allowing other companies to build compatible hardware. IBM collaborated with a then-small company, Microsoft, to develop an operating system named DOS. Microsoft, in a savvy move, licensed DOS to other manufacturers, sparking a wave of IBM PC-compatible machines by 1984 and setting an informal industry standard.
Microsoft's Rise
In 1990, Microsoft released Windows 3.0, the first truly successful version of the operating system, solidifying the market's shift toward PCs. The introduction of the Pentium processor and Windows 95 further cemented this dominance, as these systems became the fastest, most affordable, and user-friendly options available.
The PC Reigns Supreme
As a result, software development focused almost exclusively on PCs, which dominated 95% to 98% of the market. Apple Macintosh computers held the remaining share, but the personal computer landscape was firmly ruled by the PC.
In summary, the '70s and '80s were transformative decades for technology, marked by intense competition that eventually gave rise to the PC's unrivaled dominance.
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