The breakthrough moment for microprocessing came in 1974, according to many, with the 8080 processor. Not only did the chip feature a more complex instruction set, it came in a package with 40 pins, two innovations that greatly expanded its capabilities.
The 8080 became the brains of the first personal computer--the Altair, allegedly named for a destination of the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek. Computer hobbyists could purchase a kit for the Altair for $395. Within months, it sold tens of thousands, creating the first PC back orders in history, according to Intel.
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- Sorry to get off topic. Where can I get a copy or download a video of Forbidden Planet?
On topic. This is really interesting both archivally and as a development process. Seeing what each one looked like has been interesting. Kinda like looking at guts without the blood.... (Read the rest) - Posted by: kazwhite07@... Posted on: 04/04/07 You are currently: a Guest | Log in | Terms of Use
God bless the progress of technology
MIS Master | 11/14/06
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Good photo documentry - zdnet
not of this world | 11/14/06
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Altair
casadata | 12/07/06
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Forbidden Planet
kazwhite07@... | 04/04/07
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wow
matt.techster@... | 04/03/07
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great essay
blisseyegg2343@... | 04/03/07
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