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Pioneer of minicomputer revolution Gordon Bell dies at 89

MIT prodigy who revolutionized computing from mainframes to minicomputers; his legacy endures
RIP: Gordon Bell, a true visionary of the computer age, has passed away at the age of 89. The computing luminary leaves behind an incredible legacy as one of the key architects who helped usher in the modern era of minicomputers and personal computing.

The History of the Microprocessor and the Personal Computer

#ThrowBackThursday The PC business as we know it owes itself to an environment of enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and happenstance. The invention of the microprocessor, DRAM, and EPROM integrated circuits would help bring computing to the mainstream. This 5-part series explores the history of personal computing, from the invention of the transistor to modern day chips powering our connected devices.