If you read about the history of personal computing, you hear a few familiar names like Microsoft, Apple, and even Commodore. But there were a host of companies that were well known and well regarded ...

The FM-7 (FUJITSU MICRO 7) was an 8-bit personal computer released by Fujitsu on November 8, 1982, at a standard price of 126 ...

As part of his computer science curriculum at Texas A&M University in the early 2000s, [Paul Krizak] took a computer architecture course on the basics of their functioning. This and being exposed to ...

In this article, I have organized what I consider to be the key points regarding the design philosophy of an OS (monitor ...

Retired UK hobbyist builds 8-bit computer from 460 recycled tubes, all wired as NOR gates, on a 190 x 130 cm wall panel The machine is expected to run a flight simulator program once completely ...

Atari and Retro Games Ltd are bringing back the 1983 Atari 800XL as THE 800XL, a full-size replica with a real keyboard, HDMI and 25 games.

Hi everyone! Have you heard of the brand new 8-bit computer built from (mostly) off-the-shelf parts called Commander X16 made by a team of people under The 8-Bit Guy (David Murray)? If so what are ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Nostalgic Atari fans can add the Atari 400 Mini to their collection ...

Not content with your new, 1.4-billion-transistor Ivy Bridge processor? Maybe it runs too hot, or lacks the polygon-pushing powers that you require? Well, I've got just the thing for you: How about ...

As HCLTech marked its 50th anniversary on August 11, Chairman Roshni Nadar reminisced about the IT services giant’s journey of many firsts — from building India’s first 8-bit computer around the time ...