Before revision: Home computers By 1977, the introduction of the second generation , known as home computers, made microcomputers considerably easier to use than their predecessors because their predecessors' operation often demanded thorough familiarity with practical electronics.
After revision: Home computers By 1977, the introduction of the second microcomputer generation as consumer goods , known as home computers, made them considerably easier to use than their predecessors because their predecessors' operation often demanded thorough familiarity with practical electronics.