Commodore 256: The 8-bit that never was

Commodore 256: The 8-bit that never was

In 1985, Commodore followed up on its best selling Commodore 64 with a model with twice as much memory. The design of the 128 offered the possibility of following up with a Commodore 256. It never happened. Instead, Commodore moved on from 8-bit machines after the 128. Here’s why.

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The first successful home computer: Commodore VIC-20

The first successful home computer: Commodore VIC-20

What was the first successful home computer? Some people would argue it was the Apple II, the TRS-80 Model I, or perhaps even the Apple I. But I argue it was Commodore’s VIC-20.

Maybe I’m biased. I was a Commodore fan growing up and my first experience with a computer was probably on a VIC-20. But I think I can make a case.

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The web reacts to Jack Tramiel’s death

The web reacts to Jack Tramiel’s death

Numerous tributes appeared today as word of Commodore founder Jack Tramiel’s death spread. Read more