jan 1, 1981 - Acorn Is Made
Description:
The first IBM personal computer, code-named "Acorn," is introduced. It uses Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system. It has an Intel chip, two floppy disks and an optional color monitor. Sears & Roebuck and Computerland sell the machines, marking the first time a computer is available through outside distributors. It also popularizes the term PC.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1981
Now
~ 43 years ago
