jan 1, 1974 - 1974: Personal computer
Description:
The first computers that emerged after World War II were gigantic, but, with advances in technology, especially in putting many transistors on a semiconductor chip, computers became both smaller and more powerful. Finally, they became small enough for home use. The first such personal computer was the Altair, which was soon supplanted in 1977 by the Apple II, the TRS-80, and the Commodore PET.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1974
Now
~ 52 years ago