Personal Computer Use Grows.

From: Communications News | Date: September 1, 1984 | Copyright information

Personal computers have been increasing in popularity ever since their introduction in 1977, with 2.4 million sold in 1983 alone. The greatest long-term importance of personal computers will be in giving students at all levels the computer knowledge that will be vital to future success in many fields. The pervasiveness of personal computers will also be the most important factor in the long-term growth of corporate data communications. Micro-to-mainframe communications products and services have entered a period of explosive growth, according to a report from International Resource ...

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