IBM PC

Description

Introduced in 1981, the IBM PC set a standard for personal computers. Its open architecture allowed for widespread third-party development, making it a dominant platform.

Specifications

• Processor: Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz
• Memory: 16 KB, expandable to 256 KB
• Storage: Cassette tape, floppy disk
• Graphics: MDA, CGA
• Sound: PC speaker
• OS: PC-DOS, CP/M-86

Timeline

Introduced: August 1981
Discontinued: April 1987

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