Title : 
The computer revolution
         
        
        
            Author_Institution : 
Gen Res. Corp., Santa Barbara, CA, USA
         
        
        
        
        
            fDate : 
5/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
         
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The history of computers is briefly reviewed. The development of personal computers (PCs) is then summarized. The microprocessor itself, random-access storage, mass storage, and the evolution of PC software and computing performance are considered. The potential for further improvement is examined.<>
         
        
            Keywords : 
microcomputers; microprocessor chips; performance evaluation; random-access storage; software packages; PCs; RAM; computing performance; mass storage; microprocessor; personal computers; random-access storage; software; Calendars; Costs; Earth; History; Manufacturing industries; Military computing; Muscles; Standardization; Steam engines; Turning;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Potentials, IEEE