Friday, April 1, 2016

Deaths in 2013: William C. Lowe, 72-- Father of IBM Personal Computer

Died October 19, 2013.

In 1980, it was decided that IBM should develop a personal computer that could be mass marketed to reach beyond business into people's homes.

In 1981, there came the IBM 5150 PC for $1,565, not including the monitor.

Other companies were already making computers as early as the 1970s.  Mr. Lowe convinced his bosses that he could assemble a team and make one.  He, however, didn't learn how to use one himself for a while.  he was described by his daughter as a "slow Adapter."  He joined IBM in 1962.

That's Why I Sit here a Typin' away.  Thanks Mr. Lowe.

--Cooter

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