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IBM's first personal computer, launched in August 1981.

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12 Aug 1981

IBM PC. IBM’s first personal computer, launched in August 1981.

12 Aug 1981

IBM launched the IBM PC.

The IBM PC followed from the IBM–Microsoft operating-system deal.

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