👉 Dawn computing refers to the early stages of computing that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, marking the transition from large, centralized mainframe computers to smaller, more accessible systems. This period saw the development of minicomputers like the PDP-8 and the UNIVAC 370, which offered more affordable and user-friendly computing experiences. Dawn computing introduced concepts such as time-sharing, where multiple users could access a single computer simultaneously, significantly increasing efficiency and resource utilization. It also paved the way for personal computing by fostering innovations in hardware design, software development, and networking. The Dawn era laid the groundwork for modern computing by demonstrating the potential of decentralized, user-centric systems and setting the stage for the personal computer revolution that followed.
