#historic computer

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Gamers unite in nostalgia over iconic retro computer — the Commodore 64

In the 1980s, a revolutionary new computer, run by cassette, was changing lives forever.

I still can't believe it. 40 years.

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Did Commodore, more than Apple, contribute to the birth of the personal computer?

History is written by the winners, the personal computer is no exception

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The 20 greatest home computers – ranked!

They seemed like the future … and here we are. We remember the key PC machines that inspired a generation of gamers and programmers

Spoilers to follow

20. Dragon 32 (1982)

19. Atari ST (1985)

18. Acorn Electron (1983)

17. Sinclair ZX81 (1981)

16. Texas Instruments TI-99/4A (1981)

15. Altair 8800 (1975)

14. Amstrad CPC 464 (1984)

13. Sharp X68000 (1987)

12. Apple Macintosh (1984-)

11. MSX (1983)

10. Tandy TRS-80 (1977)

9. Commodore Vic-20 (1981)

8. NEC PC-88 (1981)

7. Atari 800 (1979)

6. BBC Micro (1981)

5. Apple II (1977)

4. ZX Spectrum 48K (1982)

3. Commodore 64 (1982)

2. Commodore Amiga (1985)

1. IBM PC (1981)

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From the series “Guide to computing”. By docubyte & INK.

“This colourful series of ten historic computers, created in close collaboration between INK and Docubyte, documents the beginning of our computing history. Featuring such famous machines as the IBM 1401 and Alan Turing’s Pilot ACE, Guide to Computing showcases a minimalist approach to design that precedes even Apple’s contemporary motifs.”

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