Just prior to that, when people literally built their own computer from a microprocessor, sram, and other miscellaneous chips and electronics. Sometimes from a kit. That was pretty personal.
Alternatively the later 80s when IBM PC clones flooded the market and DOS and Macintosh ownership started to really take off.
Alternatively the later 80s when IBM PC clones flooded the market and DOS and Macintosh ownership started to really take off.