IBM PC launched from "summary" of Fire in the Valley by Paul Freiberger,Michael Swaine
In August 1981, IBM made a bold move by entering the personal computer market with the launch of the IBM PC. This was a significant development in the history of computing, as IBM was known for its dominance in the mainframe computer industry. The decision to enter the personal computer market was driven by a combination of factors, including a desire to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving computer industry and the recognition of the growing demand for personal computers among consumers.
The IBM PC was not the first personal computer on the market, but it was the first to be produced by a major player in the computer industry. IBM's reputation for quality and reliability gave the IBM PC an air of legitimacy that other personal computers lacked. The decision to use off-the-shelf components in the IBM PC was a strategic one, as it allowed IBM to bring the product to mar...
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