The "FIRST PC" and personal timelines (Was: And what were the 80s

From: CLASSICCMP_at_trailing-edge.COM <(CLASSICCMP_at_trailing-edge.COM)>
Date: Wed Apr 21 19:48:07 1999

>Or what would your definition of Micocomputer be? I suppose we have to
>establish that first. graphic monitor and floppy drive, with hard drive
>optional, would seem a good start.

By those standards, even an IBM 5150 (aka "IBM PC") wasn't even a
microcomputer. I think that sort of definition is way too narrow. Then a
gain, I despise most any kind of exclusionary definition. But that doesn't
leave one with much in the way of definitions left, does it? :-).

I *do* like the web page that Sam pointed out
( http://www.blinkenlights.com/pc.shtml ). I may not agree with the
final positive, but I do agree with all the previous negatives :-).
And that Arkay CT-560 looks pretty nifty!

Tim.
Received on Wed Apr 21 1999 - 19:48:07 BST

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