Lisi Reisz wrote:
On Wednesday 13 February 2008 23:00, Bob K. wrote:
I've been using desktop PCs for over 30 years
Sorry to quibble, but the first PC wasn't launched until August 12, 1981. So
it can't be _over_ 30 years!!
My ability to _remember_ the history of computers is very distressing. Well,
at least I can say that I don't remember Colossus, tho' I do ante-date
it. :-(
Lisi
Figured I needed to be fast to be the first respondent...
sorry Lisi...
1981 was the launch of the IBM PC...but the altair as a kit was 1975..
My first pc was a homebrew in unite around 78-79...gosh it's been a while...
Drew
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