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

From: Eric Smith <eric_at_brouhaha.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 22:51:20 1999

> The Apple ][ would qualify, it came with built-in video.

The Apple ][ did not come with a built-in monitor; a monitor was not even
available from the manufacturer.

The PDP-8/e with VT8-E that I mentioned earlier was shipped by DEC with the
VT8-E installed, and DEC provided a monitor.

You are making distinctions even more arbitrary (IMHO) than most of the
"first PC" arguments. It seems like you are picking your criteria in order
to get an answer you've already selected.
Received on Thu Apr 22 1999 - 22:51:20 BST