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The story of IBM

American computer and technology company.

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1911 –

IBM. American computer and technology company.

1974–1983

John Opel worked at IBM. President.

Nov 1980

IBM awarded a contract to Microsoft. Operating system for the IBM PC.

1981

1981–1985: John Opel, CEO of IBM.

12 Aug 1981: IBM launched the IBM PC.

IBM, involved in the IBM–Microsoft operating-system deal.

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