25 May
2024
25 May
'24
8:14 a.m.
On 5/24/24 11:49, Mike Katz via cctalk wrote:
The problem with this debate is that the definition of
Personal Computer is totally fluid and can be written so
that the writers opinion is fact.
Yes, the Bendix G-15 was said to be the first personal
computer. It was as big as a refrigerator, and weighed a LOT
more, and drew much more power. (300 vacuum tubes, 3000
Germanium diodes, drum memory.) but, one guy could program
it and run it.
The LINC comes in a close second.
Jon