Commodore’s PET was shown at CES in January 1977 as a ready-to-use computer. Its status as the first personal computer depends on definition.
Commodore PET – The Worlds First Personal Computer
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Commodore 64 Released September 1, 1982
The Commodore 64 was officially released on September 1, 1982, marking a significant milestone in home computing history, with ongoing interest and analysis.
CIA Funding Helped Keep NeXT Afloat In The 80S
Declassified documents reveal CIA provided financial aid to NeXT during the 1980s, raising questions about government involvement in private tech ventures.
Donkey.bas Is 45 Years Old – 131 Line Of Glory
Donkey.bas marks 45 years since its creation, highlighting 131 lines of code that defined its legacy in programming history.
1666: Amsterdam – Toch Geen Nederlandse Assassin’s Creed – Tweakers
Tweakers reports that there is no confirmed plan for a Dutch-specific Assassin’s Creed game set in 1666 Amsterdam, despite earlier speculation.
Quake – 30Th Anniversary Update
Id Software releases a significant update for Quake marking its 30th anniversary, including new content, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements.
Celebrating 45 Years Of Kermit With The First New C-Kermit Release In 15 Years
Kermit celebrates its 45th anniversary with the release of C-Kermit after 15 years without updates, marking a significant milestone for users and developers.
Twenty Years of RISC OS Open
RISC OS Open marks 20 years of open-source development, highlighting its impact on the computing community and future plans.
The Zilog Z80 Has Turned 50
The Zilog Z80 microprocessor marks its 50th anniversary, highlighting its lasting impact on computing and embedded systems since its debut in 1974.
Before E-ZPass: The Fascinating History Of U.S. Toll Roads
A detailed look at the development of toll roads in the U.S. before electronic toll collection systems like E-ZPass were introduced.
