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History of Computers 1980's

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    History of Computers in the 1980's

  • Osborne, first "portable" computer. It weighed 25 pounds.

    Osborne, first "portable" computer. It weighed 25 pounds.
    Adam Osborne developed the first "portable" computer. It weighed 25 pounds.

  • The IBM PC

    The IBM PC
    It cost $1, 565 in 1981 for a new one.

  • Commodore's VIC - 20 becomes most popular in the world.

    Commodore's VIC - 20 becomes most popular in the world.
    It cost 299.95$

  • 10 million Computers in the US alone.

  • Dell is founded May 3, 1984 in Austin, Texas.

    Dell is founded May 3, 1984 in Austin, Texas.

  • Dell releases first computer, the "Turbo PC"

    Dell releases first computer, the "Turbo PC"

  • Microsoft introduces Microsoft Works.

    Microsoft introduces Microsoft Works.

  • First e-mail sent from China to Germany.

    First e-mail sent from China to Germany.

  • 45 Million Computers in the US.

  • The World wide Web is proposed by Tim Berners-Lee.

    The World wide Web is proposed by Tim Berners-Lee.