Mikrokomputera

Mikrokomputera refers to a microcomputer, which is a small, relatively inexpensive computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit (CPU). Unlike mainframe computers or minicomputers of the past, microcomputers were designed for individual use. The term gained prominence with the advent of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The development of the microprocessor, a single integrated circuit containing the CPU, was the key innovation that enabled the creation of microcomputers. This allowed for a significant reduction in size and cost compared to earlier computing systems. Early microcomputers often came as kits that users had to assemble themselves, but they quickly evolved into pre-built, user-friendly machines.

Examples of early influential microcomputers include the Altair 8800, Apple II, and the IBM PC. These machines brought computing power to homes, schools, and small businesses, paving the way for the digital revolution. They typically included a keyboard for input, a display for output, and storage devices like floppy disk drives.

Modern microcomputers, encompassing desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, are far more powerful and versatile than their predecessors. They have become integral to almost every aspect of modern life, used for communication, entertainment, work, education, and much more. The fundamental concept of a self-contained, relatively affordable computing device for individual use remains the core of what a microcomputer represents.