Personal computers: Windows, icons, and the `mouseÂ¿ are becoming standard fare for software as memory and microprocessors grow in power

Author

Guterl, Fred

Volume

22

Issue

1

fYear

1985

Firstpage

45

Lastpage

49

Abstract

Software developments in the personal computer area during 1984 are examined, as are innovations in computer architectures and display hardware and the introduction of 16- and 32-bit microprocessor-based personal computers. The application software introduced last year for personal computers was more complex than earlier software, moving closer to achieving the power of minicomputer software. Multitasking on personal computers and the use of advanced microprocessors are also considered. Advances in graphics capabilities are noted, and the introduction of portable computers is discussed.

Keywords

computer architecture; computer graphics; computer software; microcomputers; multiprocessing programs; multiprocessing systems; portable computers; 16-bit microprocessor-based personal computers; 32-bit microprocessor-based personal computers; advanced microprocessors; application software; computer architectures; display hardware; graphics capabilities; multitasking; personal computers; portable computers; Companies; Graphics; Microcomputers; Microprocessors; Operating systems;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Spectrum, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9235

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MSPEC.1985.6370526

Filename

6370526