Retro computing

Retro computing

Commodore Amiga

This multimedia computer first appeared in 1985 a decade before the term was widespread. It brought advanced computer graphics, animation and sound to the home desktop – years ahead of the competition – at an affordable price along with an impressive and efficient (if initially garish) pre-emptive multitasking operating system. It could also play some pretty good games.

Acorn

Acorn made groundbreaking computers in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s – in particular the BBC Micro which occupied most UK schools in that period. They then created some niche computer chip known as ARM…

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