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The city that is a must-see destination for tech-loving travellers: Helsinki Helsinki has long been known as a northern hub of innovation, design, and creativity. But in recent years, the Finnish capital has also risen to international prominence as one of the world’s most influential cities in computer culture. From grassroots computing communities to globally …
The Golden Age of Home Computers: Exploring the computer culture The 1980s was the revolutionary period in the history of personal computer technology. It was a golden age of home computing that changed how people interacted with machines forever. Long before sleek smartphones or high-speed fiber internet, the 1980s home computer era was defined by …
© 2025 I love 8-bit® -publications What happened to Commodore and Atari? The 1970s and 1980s were a boom time for the microcomputer market. New devices and manufacturers with their own personal solutions appeared for consumers to purchase to solve their home computing needs. Spectravideo, Sinclair, Dragon, Oric, Amstrad, Texas Instruments. Acorn… all these were …
In early 2022, the Museum of Technology organized an exhibition titled I love 8-bit, which ran from February 16 to April 3, 2022. The exhibition offered visitors a nostalgic yet educational look at the world of 8-bit technology—a time when computers and video games were simpler but laid the foundation for today’s digital culture. The …
The computer for musicians The Atari ST was a popular home computer in the 1980s that combined powerful performance, a relatively affordable price, and a user-friendly graphical interface. The Atari ST (ST refers to Sixteen/Thirty-two, referring to its 16/32-bit architecture) was released in 1985 and entered the market to compete primarily with the Commodore Amiga, …
Technological Revolution of the 1980s By the late 1970s, Apple had become a visible player in the personal computer market thanks to the Apple II series. Founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak had proven that a home computer could be commercially successful. But by the early 1980s, most computers were still designed for engineers, hobbyists, …
Commodore 16 – Tramiels Exit Device The story of the Commodore 16 and the TED (Text Editing Device) series is a curious chapter in the history of home computing. Launched in 1984, the Commodore 16 was part of a new line of low-cost home computers designed to replace the aging VIC-20 and to capture markets …
The first entry to the markets by Commodore The late 1970s marked the dawn of the home computer revolution, with 1977 often remembered as the “trinity year” of personal computing. In that year, three machines—the Apple II, the Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80, and the Commodore PET—were launched, defining the early landscape of microcomputing. Among these, the …
Released in 1985, the Commodore 128 represented one of the most ambitious attempts by Commodore International to create a truly versatile home computer. Dubbed by enthusiasts as the “multi-talented” machine, the C128 was designed to appeal to both the loyal Commodore 64 user base and new customers seeking a more powerful, flexible system. It was …
Leading the MSX Revolution: The Story of the Spectravideo SVI-728 In the early 1980s, the home computer revolution was sweeping across the globe. Japan had the MSX standard, the United States had Commodore and Apple, and Europe was embracing a variety of homegrown machines. One of the less-known but technically interesting participants in this era …
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