The IBM PC is 30 years old

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The IBM PC 5150 was launched in August 1981, some 30 years ago. But it seems that its future is behind it. Do PCs still have a role to play today, are they a dying breed?

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By: nbarnich (9 month(s) ago)

For me, these PCs should have been retired ages ago. After 30 years, they still need an operating system (Windows, etc,) which is far too slow. Processors get quicker, memory gets bigger but OS and software are more bloated than ever, so the machine always looses the race and is always too slow. We need simple machines to go on the net, with no operating software: instant start essential. Internet Service Providers need to get their act together and access much faster and better. Tablets are kind of notebooks, laptops or personal devices, but none of these. Digital technology always lags behind its potential and is always behind the times. Disappointing!

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The IBM PC 5150 is 30 years old The IBM PC 5150 went to the market in August 1981

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IBM PCs and compatibles came with the dreaded MS DOS Operating System

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Work was saved on large floppy disks. Big improvement with smaller diskettes with more storage

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'I didn't think I would live long enough to witness its decline,' says pioneer of first IBM personal computer. Social interaction is key nowadays The IBM PC 5151 was designed by Dr Mark Dean who believes that PCs are dead. Tablets are the current best tool ... but for how long?

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PCs are being replaced at the center of computing, not by another type of device like smart phones and tablets, but by new ideas about the role that computing can play in progress. Dr Mark Dean

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PCs will continue to be much-used devices , but they’re no longer at the leading edge of computing . Personally , I have moved beyond the PC as well. My primary computer now is a tablet . ( Dr Mark Dean)

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Dr Mark Dean, born in Tennessee , blogged his belief that computers should be discarded on the scrap heap, like typewriters, vinyl discs and other old technology.

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So, after 30 years, the PC is dead . THANKS FOR THE SERVICE! .