👉 Rocky computing, a term often associated with the early days of personal computing, refers to the era when computers were primarily designed for specific tasks and were not easily adaptable to different applications. This period, roughly spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, saw the rise of dedicated hardware and software optimized for particular functions like word processing, graphic design, or scientific calculations. Unlike modern computers that are highly versatile and can run a wide range of operating systems and applications, Rocky computers were often boxed with proprietary software, making them less flexible but more efficient for their intended purposes. This approach was driven by the technological limitations and market demands of the time, where customization and specialized performance were prioritized over general-purpose usability.
