personal computer Logos and Brands

The personal computer, as a concept that changed the world with the introduction of the IBM PC in 1981 and the Apple Macintosh in 1984, serves as the basis for the “Personal Computer” section. IBM, Apple, Compaq (acquired by HP), Gateway, and Commodore were at the forefront of the industry, while Dell, HP, and Lenovo dominate the modern market. The transition from the DOS command line to Windows and macOS, and then to cloud computing, transformed the PC from a computing device into a window into the digital world. The logos in this section mark the brands behind the machine that turned the computer from a tool for specialists into an everyday household item.