Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A retro computer exhibit with vintage computers through the decades
#vintagecomputing #retrocomputers #oldcomputers
The period between 1960s and 1990s gave birth to computing as we know it, marked by technological advancements in hardware, software, and networking technologies.
In the 1960s, mainframe computers were widely used by large organisations, corporations and government agencies. These machines were expensive and required specialized expertise to operate. IBM came to prominence in the mainframe market with its System/360 series.
The 1970s were the age of the microprocessor which represented the advent of modern computing. Microprocessors allowed for the development of personal computers, which became popular with hobbyists and businesses alike. Apple Computer, founded in 1976, was a notable early pioneer in the personal computer market which went on to experience major growth.
The 1980s saw the rise of the PC industry, with companies like IBM, Compaq, and Dell leading the way as the PC standard was defined. Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system became the dominant platform for PCs (notably beating CP/M), and the graphical user interface (GUI) introduced by Apple's Macintosh computer (inspired by research done by Xerox) became widely adopted.
In the 1990s, the World Wide Web came into being, sparking the internet revolution. The first web browser, Mosaic, was released in 1993, and companies like Netscape and Yahoo! became early internet giants. The rise of the internet led to the development of new software and services, such as email, instant messaging, and online shopping. However some of these services had already been pioneered in France through earlier network technologies like Minitel.
A retro computer exhibit with vintage computers through the decades
#vintagecomputing #retrocomputers #oldcomputers
The period between 1960s and 1990s gave birth to computing as we know it, marked by technological advancements in hardware, software, and networking technologies.
In the 1960s, mainframe computers were widely used by large organisations, corporations and government agencies. These machines were expensive and required specialized expertise to operate. IBM came to prominence in the mainframe market with its System/360 series.
The 1970s were the age of the microprocessor which represented the advent of modern computing. Microprocessors allowed for the development of personal computers, which became popular with hobbyists and businesses alike. Apple Computer, founded in 1976, was a notable early pioneer in the personal computer market which went on to experience major growth.
The 1980s saw the rise of the PC industry, with companies like IBM, Compaq, and Dell leading the way as the PC standard was defined. Microsoft's MS-DOS operating system became the dominant platform for PCs (notably beating CP/M), and the graphical user interface (GUI) introduced by Apple's Macintosh computer (inspired by research done by Xerox) became widely adopted.
In the 1990s, the World Wide Web came into being, sparking the internet revolution. The first web browser, Mosaic, was released in 1993, and companies like Netscape and Yahoo! became early internet giants. The rise of the internet led to the development of new software and services, such as email, instant messaging, and online shopping. However some of these services had already been pioneered in France through earlier network technologies like Minitel.
