the first version of the BASIC programming language for the Altair‚ which was the first personal computer. Microsoft then licensed BASIC to other companies‚ such as Apple Computer‚ Commodore‚ and Tandy Corporation. In 1977‚ Microsoft released its second language product‚ Microsoft FORTRAN. Microsoft got its biggest break in 1980‚ when IBM chose Microsoft to write the operating system for the IBM PC personal computer. This was historically the biggest turning point for Microsoft. When the deal
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Classes by size[edit] Microcomputers (personal computers)[edit] Microcomputers are the most common type of computers used by people today‚ whether in a workplace‚ at school or on the desk at home. The term “microcomputer” was introduced with the advent of single chip microprocessors. The term "microcomputer" itself is now practically an anachronism. These computers include: * Desktop computers – A case and a display‚ put under and on a desk. * In-car computers (“carputers”) – Built into
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Lean & Personal Development Paper #4 Sustaining Lean and Kaizen 10 November 2012 Abstract As the end of the Lean management course nears‚ the value of the course is about to be unleashed. The highest value in my opinion in learning lean management is to implement lean in one’s personal life. This paper describes the five lean principles in general and further details how I would apply three of the five principles in my personal life. Introduction There are five key principles
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Macs‚ the best personal computers in the world‚ along with OS X‚ iLife‚ iWork‚ and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store‚ and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices. Apple Inc. is a multinational corporation which established in California. It is established as I personal computer kid
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Introduction Chapter I: Before the Computer Chapter II: Creating the Computer Chapter III: Innovation Chapter IV: Getting Personal Bibliography Index Part Three presents a selective history of some key computer innovations in the quarter-century between the invention of the computer at the end of the war and the development of the first personal computers. Chapter 7 is a study of one of the key technologies of computing‚ real time. We examine this subject in the context of commonly
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1. Books are concentrated sources of wisdom. The more books you read‚ the more wisdom you expose yourself to. What are some books you can start reading to enrich yourself? Some books I’ve read and found useful are Think and Grow Rich‚ Who Moved My Cheese‚ 7 Habits‚ The Science of Getting Rich and Living the 80/20 Way. I’ve heard positive reviews for The Tipping Point‚ Outliers and The Difference Maker‚ so I’ll be checking them out soon. 2. Learn a new language. As a Singaporean Chinese‚ my
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Summary Before the existence of personal computer or PC‚ there is minicomputer or microcomputer‚ the term “computer” simply referred to mainframes. Mainframes and personal computers have changed drastically over the years but their core functions and systems have stayed the same. The mainframe is used to connect multiple users for large organizations‚ while personal computers are generally used for a single user. The more drastic changes for mainframes and personal computers have been the increase
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Abdullah Coskun MQM 385 – Section 6 DELL The Personal Computer Industry The personal computer industry is a very highly competitive industry. There are many companies out there that are manufacturing personal computers. IBM launched its first PC in the year 1981and in two years was able to hold 42% of the market. As demand for IBM PC’s went through the roof‚ many other competitors started entering the market. Most of these companies relied on resellers and retailers to reach their consumers
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The Splash Group is composed of wholly-owned Philippine companies with business interests in personal care manufacturing and marketing‚ international distribution‚ and recently‚ health and wellness products development and marketing. Founded in 1985‚ Splash was able to grow from a Php12‚000.00 backyard business into a Php4 billion enterprise through the vision‚ innovation‚ and commitment of its founders‚ Dr. Rolando B. Hortaleza and Dr. Rosalinda A. Hortaleza. Being consistently in the Top 300 corporations
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