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    The document summarizes the evolution of personal computers from 1971 to 2003 in 3 sentences: The Kenbak-1 in 1971 is considered one of the first personal computers. Significant milestones included the Xerox Alto in 1973 which introduced the mouse, desktop, and GUI; the IBM 5100 in 1975 as one of the earliest desktop computers; and the IBM PC in 1981 which popularized the use of personal computers. Processors increased dramatically in speed and computing power over time, with AMD shipping the first 1GHz processor in 2000 and introducing the first widely available 64-bit processor for consumers and businesses in 2003.

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    The document summarizes the evolution of personal computers from 1971 to 2003 in 3 sentences: The Kenbak-1 in 1971 is considered one of the first personal computers. Significant milestones included the Xerox Alto in 1973 which introduced the mouse, desktop, and GUI; the IBM 5100 in 1975 as one of the earliest desktop computers; and the IBM PC in 1981 which popularized the use of personal computers. Processors increased dramatically in speed and computing power over time, with AMD shipping the first 1GHz processor in 2000 and introducing the first widely available 64-bit processor for consumers and businesses in 2003.

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    The document summarizes the evolution of personal computers from 1971 to 2003 in 3 sentences: The Kenbak-1 in 1971 is considered one of the first personal computers. Significant milestones included the Xerox Alto in 1973 which introduced the mouse, desktop, and GUI; the IBM 5100 in 1975 as one of the earliest desktop computers; and the IBM PC in 1981 which popularized the use of personal computers. Processors increased dramatically in speed and computing power over time, with AMD shipping the first 1GHz processor in 2000 and introducing the first widely available 64-bit processor for consumers and businesses in 2003.

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    Personal Computer evolution

    1971 Kenbak-1
    The Kenbak-1 was designed and invented by John Blankenbaker of Kenbak
    Corporation in 1970, and was first sold in early 1971. Instead of a microprocessor
    it was built using a series of small integrated circuits.

    1973 Xerox Alto


    ‘The Xerox Alto, developed at Xerox PARC in 1973, was the first computer to use a mouse, the
    desktop metaphor, and a graphical user interface (GUI). It was the first example of what would today
    be recognized as a complete personal computer.’ [1]

    1975 IBM 5100


    ‘IBM 5100 was a desktop computer introduced in September 1975, six years
    before the IBM PC. It was the evolution of SCAMP (Special Computer APL
    Machine Portable) that IBM demonstrated in 1973. In January 1978 IBM
    announced the IBM 5110, its larger cousin. The 5100 was withdrawn in March
    1982.’ [1]

    1977 TRS-80
    ‘The TRS-80 Model I used a Zilog Z80 processor clocked at 1.77 MHz. The basic
    model originally shipped with 4 kB of RAM, and later 16 kB, in the main computer. The
    expansion unit allowed for RAM expansion for a total of 48K. Its other strong features
    were its full stroke QWERTY keyboard, small size, well written Microsoft floating-point
    BASIC and inclusion of a monitor and tape deck for approximately half the cost of
    the Apple II.’ [1]

    1981 IBM PC
    ‘The IBM PC was the first PC that justified widespread use. IBM responded to the
    success of the Apple II with the IBM PC, released in August, 1981, it was based
    on an open, card-based architecture, which allowed third parties to develop for it.
    It used the Intel 8088 CPU running at 4.77 MHz, containing 29,000 transistors.’

    1982 Commodore 64
    ‘The best-selling personal computer of all time was released by Commodore
    International in 1982: the Commodore 64 (C64) sold over 17 million units before its
    end. The C64 name derived from its 64kb of RAM and it also came with a side mount
    ROM cartridge slot. It used the 6510 microprocessor.’ [1]

    1991 Apple Powerbook


    In 1991, the Apple corporation introduces the Powerbook 100 series, paving the way for
    the modern laptop.

    1995 Windows 95
    Microsoft releases Windows 95 which has many features of a modern OS.
    1998 Apple iMac
    In August 1998, Apple releases its brand new desktop featuring 233Mhz G3
    processor, a 4GB hard drive, 32MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive.

    2000 AMD Athlon


    June, 2000. Advanced Micro Devices ships the
    world’s first processor with a clock speed of 1GHz.

    2003 AMD Athlon FX


    ‘AMD introduces the Athlon 64, the first 64-bit CPU for consumers and business
    users.’ [2] The 64-bit chip along with its all-new form factor laid the groundwork
    for today’s processors.

    Bibliography
    Information
    [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_personal_computers
    [2] http://uk.pcmag.com/desktop-reviews/9050/feature/30-years-of-the-pc-a-timeline

    Image
    (1) http://blog.bricogeek.com/img_cms/1916-kenbak-uino-03.jpg
    (2) http://www.oldcomputers.net/pics/ibm5100.jpg
    (3) http://s7.computerhistory.org/is/image/CHM/102626737p-03-02?$re-story-hero$
    (4) http://jscustom.theoldcomputer.com/images/manufacturers_systems/Tandy-Radio-Shack/TRS-80-Mode
    l-I/395482tandy-trs-80-model1.system.jpg
    (5) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/IMB_PC-IMG_7271.jpg
    (6) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/84/C64c_system.jpg
    (7) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Powerbook_100_pose.jpg
    (8) http://www.free-logotypes.com/logos/png/Win_95.png
    (9) http://origin.arstechnica.com/journals/apple.media/imac10_1.jpg
    (10) http://e.cdn-hardware.com.br/static/books/hmc/cap2-24_html_6d8a4385.jpg.optimized.jpg
    (11) http://www.itreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/h566.jpg

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