👉 Computing fallout, often abbreviated as CF, refers to the widespread and rapid adoption of computing technology in society following a significant technological breakthrough or event. This phenomenon typically occurs after the initial excitement and novelty of an innovation have subsided, leading to a more practical and integrated use of computing in everyday life. For example, the advent of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, followed by the widespread availability of the internet in the 1990s, marked key fallout periods. During these times, computing moves from specialized, niche applications to becoming an integral part of work, communication, entertainment, and even social interaction, fundamentally reshaping industries, economies, and individual behaviors.
