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On This Day: August 12, 1981 - The IBM Personal Computer Debuts

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On this day August 12, 1981, IBM revolutionized the computing world with the launch of its first personal computer, the IBM PC. Priced at $1,565, the IBM PC was a significant leap forward in making computers accessible to the general public and businesses alike. Equipped with an Intel 8088 processor, 16KB of RAM, and running the MS-DOS operating system, this machine set the standard for future personal computers and played a crucial role in shaping the modern tech landscape.
 
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