Introduced in 1971
The fourth generation is used microprocessors which made it possible to build a computer that fits on a desktop. The computers can also compute billions of calculations per second and are affordable to almost anyone. The ALTAIR is credited with being the first successful example of this new technology. The BASIC programming language that was created for this machine was developed by Bill Gates who created the Microsoft Company. The Apple II computer which could run software programs like VisiCalc; an electronic spreadsheet program, attracted businesses to utilizing computers more. In 1981, IBM released the personal computer and the device became a top seller which continues to evolve today. It is a Windows based PC.
The fourth generation is used microprocessors which made it possible to build a computer that fits on a desktop. The computers can also compute billions of calculations per second and are affordable to almost anyone. The ALTAIR is credited with being the first successful example of this new technology. The BASIC programming language that was created for this machine was developed by Bill Gates who created the Microsoft Company. The Apple II computer which could run software programs like VisiCalc; an electronic spreadsheet program, attracted businesses to utilizing computers more. In 1981, IBM released the personal computer and the device became a top seller which continues to evolve today. It is a Windows based PC.