IBM 1130

The IBM 1130 was a computer introduced in 1965. It was the first computer to be designed for the average business user. It wasn't a very powerful computer; it could only do very basic math calculations, store and retrieve data, and print documents. It was primarily used as a data processing machine - to help people keep track of accounts or store customer information. It was very affordable, which made it popular among small businesses and educational institutions. The IBM 1130 was the first computer made by IBM that was affordable and easy to use, and it was the first computer that many people ever interacted with.