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What was Microsoft's first computer language program written for a personal computer called?

Microsoft BASIC, it was for the MITS Altair 8800 kit.


Who invented first personal computer in 1975?

The first personal computer, often credited to be the Altair 8800, was introduced in 1975 by Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS). The design was created by Ed Roberts and his team, and it became a significant milestone in the development of personal computing. The Altair 8800 sparked interest in the burgeoning personal computer market, leading to the eventual creation of software like Microsoft BASIC by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.


What was the first computer to use Microsoft software?

Microsoft's first software was a a BASIC programming language interpreter that they created for the MITS Altair 8800 computer in 1975. Microsoft developed Applesoft BASIC for the early Apple computers (the name being a combination of Apple and Microsoft) before moving on to operating systems first with their UNIX clone called XENIX in 1980 and Windows in 1986.


Which company created the first personal computer?

The availability of integrated circuits made the first personal computer possible in 1977 when Steve Jobs (1955- ) and Steve Wozniak (1950- ) introduced the Apple II.


Was Macintosh or IBM the first personal computer invented?

Apple did not make the first personal computer. A company called Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) produced a kit in 1975 that you could assemble into the Altair 8800 microcomputer which is considered to be the first personal computer. The sales of this computer were higher than expected which indicated that there was a demand for personal computers. This inspired Apple and many others to start developing and selling their own brand of personal computers.

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What was the name of the first personal computer an what year was it introduced?

The first personal computer is widely considered to be the Altair 8800, which was introduced in 1975. It was developed by Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) and featured an Intel 8080 microprocessor. The Altair 8800 sparked the personal computer revolution and inspired a generation of computer enthusiasts and developers.


What is Altair 800?

It was the first personal computer.


What is an altair 880?

the first personal computer c:


What was the very first personal computer called?

ALTAIR


1975 first personal computer?

The first official public Personal Computer was introducedin 1975, entitled MITS Altair.


Who developed the first Altair computer?

A company called MITS in Albuquerque, NM.


Bell invented the phone. Edison invented the light bulb. The Altair was the first personal computer. Who developed it?

I think it is Ada Lovelace!


Bell invented the phone Edison invented the light bulb The Alltair first personal computer. Who developed it?

In fact, the invention of the telephone and lightbulb is very controversial. The Altair computer was originally developed by Ed Roberts.


Who created the first successful personal computer called Altair?

Burroughs


Who invented Altair the first personal computer?

Henry Edward Roberts designed the Altair 8800 personal computer. This very computer inspired Bill Gates and Paul Allen to enter the software business.


The Altair was the first personal computer Who developed it?

MITSBut actually there were others before it, one was the Radio & Electronics magazine Mark-8. Then before that was the Kenbak. etc.


What was Microsoft's first computer language program written for a personal computer called?

Microsoft BASIC, it was for the MITS Altair 8800 kit.