3.2 The Microcomputer Revolution (1980s-1990s)

The 1980s saw a significant shift in computing with the rise of personal computers and client-server architectures. This era marked the beginning of the transition from centralized mainframe computing to more distributed models.

The Rise of Client-Server Computing

As PCs became more powerful and networked computing became feasible, organizations began adopting client-server architectures. This approach distributed computing tasks between centralized servers and individual client computers.