1970's - Cost of computers(required components) fell to the extent that individuals could afford.
Most influential in this transition was the advent of single-chip CPU's -> dramatically reducing manufacurting costs.
- chip storage, memory, display => Microcomputer => Personal Computer
The First Personal Computer
The Altair 8800 - build-it-yourself kit
- add-ons available - (extra memory, a paper tape reader, teletype interface, etc)
Interpreter
- Similar to compiler, but happens as the program runs. (compiler - before program runs)
BASIC to machine code interpreter for Altair 8800 was Microsoft's first product.
1975, Homebrew Computer Club, a group of computer ethusiasts.
- Members include Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs
Game changing products 1977
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Apple II - complete system, color graphics, sound output
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TRS-80 Model I
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Commodore Pet 2001
These three computers became known as 1977 trinity
IBM
IBM broke from in-house development and used products from outside to make computer. CPU from Intel, DOS from Microsoft, etc.
IBM PC
- Open architecture
- Expansion sets
-> IBM ecosystem, "IBM Compatible" product
APPLE
A "closed architecture" approach
By controlling the full stack from hardware to software, Apple was able to control the user experience and improve reliability.
Macintosh (1984) - graphical user interface
Vocabulary
- elusive - difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve.
- viable - 실행 가능한, 성공할 수 있는
- contender - 도전자, 경쟁자
- nifty - 실용적인, 쓰기 좋은 (handy)
- tinker - make small changes
- solder - 납땜하다
- trinity - 삼위일체`
- proprietary - 등록 상표가 있는
- fold - When someone joins an organization or group, you can say that they have come into the fold. When they leave the organization or group, you can say that they leave the fold.
- genesis - 기원, 발생
- misnomer - 부적절한 명칭
Thoughts
내가 모르는 단어가 참 많구나...
영어 실력을 더 길러서 못알아듣는 단어가 없고 여기저기 쓰면서 똑똑한척 하고 싶다.
