Prior to the introduction of the IBM PC, there were PCs with a hundred IRQs and other great technological features. The IBM PC set a standard, but it was a leap backwards technology wise. IBM wanted to ensure the PC never replaced the mainframe in office settings. I was happy to see IBM leave the PC market.
” there were PCs with a hundred IRQs “
The IBM-PC had 256 IRQs.
The IBM Instruments division had a machine that was more powerful at the time also.