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Origin of Personal Computer
09-03-2016, 02:59 PM
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RE: Origin of Personal Computer
(09-02-2016 04:51 AM)John R Wrote:  the term "personal computer" appeared in a November 3, 1962, New York Times article reporting John W. Mauchly's vision ... stated, "There is no reason to suppose the average boy or girl cannot be master of a personal computer".
John, you may have the earliest printed usage of the term. Although the descriptor is vague and generic, it dose satisfy the literal text of the challenge.

Kudos, John!

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Origin of Personal Computer - SlideRule - 08-31-2016, 11:26 PM
RE: Origin of Personal Computer - John R - 09-02-2016, 04:51 AM
RE: Origin of Personal Computer - SlideRule - 09-03-2016 02:59 PM



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