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= 1971 in computing
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The year 1971 holds significance in computing for several key developments and events: 1. **Microprocessor Invention**: Intel introduced the first commercially available microprocessor, the Intel 4004, in 1971. This was a major advancement in computing, as it integrated the central processing unit (CPU) onto a single chip.