The first personal computer to be widely available to the public was introduced in 1977 by
A) Intel.
B) IBM.
C) Apple.
D) Compaq.
E) Microsoft.

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The first personal computer to be widely available to the public was the Apple II, which was introduced by Apple in 1977. While there were other personal computers available before this, the Apple II's popularity and high sales numbers made it the first to be considered a true commercial success. IBM and Compaq both released personal computers in the early 1980s, but they were not the first to market. Intel and Microsoft provided components and software, respectively, but did not release full personal computers until later.

The First Personal Computer to Be Widely Available to the Public