personal computer
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In the 1980s, Lotus 1-2-3 became one of the primary reasons people bought the IBM PC, which helped bring the personal computer into America’s homes and offices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
VisiCalc’s success changed the perception of the personal computer and the fortunes of Apple.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
By then, Rosen had left Morgan Stanley, but he was just getting started with the personal computer and the spreadsheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Monday's announcement instead focuses on a new CPU, or central processing unit, which acts like the brain of a personal computer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
But then—boom! — the personal computer revolution happened, and they had their ten thousand hours in.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
