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When did computers become modular?
The concept of a modular PC was introduced in 2001 when newer versions of both hardware and software were being released and systems were updating at rapid pace. The costs of hardware made it difficult for normal users to keep pace with the evolving technology.
When did computers become household items?
1977
Home computers were a class of microcomputers that entered the market in 1977 and became common during the 1980s. They were marketed to consumers as affordable and accessible computers that, for the first time, were intended for the use of a single nontechnical user.
What generation was the personal computer introduced?
The Fourth Generation: Personal Computers and Workstations.
What 1977 device started the home computer trend?
In 1977, the world was introduced to a personal computer that dramatically improved on the Apple I. Notably, the Apple II provided the entire personal computer package. It was pre-assembled, rather than in a kit. It is considered by many the first widely successful PC.
What does it mean if a computer has a modular design?
When designing a system synthetically, the system could be designed by two broad ways. Modular design, or “modularity in design”, is an approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities.
What is a PC module?
A computer module is a selection of independent electronic circuits packaged onto a circuit board to provide a basic function within a computer. An example might be an inverter or flip-flop, which would require two or more transistors and a small number of additional supporting devices.
What are modular components?
Modular components are items that work together to form a single functioning item. When multiple modular components are combined, they create a modular system. Since each part is separate, it is often possible to upgrade, change or repair one component while leaving the main system operational.
When was Module invented?
Modular programming per se, with a goal of modularity, developed in the late 1960s and 1970s, as a larger-scale analog of the concept of structured programming (1960s).