RE: "many product cycles occurred in the Industrial Revolution or so far in the Computer Revolution but I would be very interested in any educated guesses..."
I would guess that history will not label a period as the "Computer Revolution." Rather, there will probably be a longer, more comprehensive period called the "Technology Revolution." If there is a "Computer Revolution," we are probably near the end of the period. It's getting to the point where there is a computer in every home. Many families own computers because it is the "thing to do." They really do not need a computer. Rather, they are using the computer to play video games, create greeting cards, etc.
The future will incorporate semiconductors, processors, etc., into many other non-computer components. Examples are robots, control systems, etc. So, if you are asking about the "Computer revolution," I say it's almost over. If you are asking about the "Technology revolution" it is just beginning - it will change our lives over the next 25 years.
Best wishes,
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