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No, several machines preceded it; including the Commodore PET, Apple ][, and Atari 400/800.
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What is a commadore 64?
The Commodore 64 is the best-selling single personal computer model of all time. Released in August 1982 by Commodore Business Machines, the Commodore 64 is commonly referred to as the C64 and occasionally known as CBM 64 (its model designation) or C-64. Introduced by Commodore Business Machines in August 1982 at a price of US$595 (then later reduced to US$200 in late 1983), it offered 64 kilobytes of RAM with sound and graphics performance that were superior to IBM-compatible computers of that time. During the Commodore 64's lifetime (between 1982 and 1994), sales totaled around 17 million units.
What processor is in a Commodore 64?
A MOS 6510 microprocessor
How much memory in a commodore 64?
The Commodore 64 was equipped with 64 kilobytes (KB) or 65536 bytes of memory (64*1024). It was possible to expand this memory with a memory expansion plugged in the back although the 6510 CPU could only address 64 kb so these had methods for copying data up and down from the memory expansion to the system memory.
Who invented the commodore 64?
Jack Tramiel. He just died. Age 83. Was a Holocaust survivor.
Where was personal computers invented?
International Business Machines introduced the IBM PC in 1982, however there were home type minicomputers that proceeded it. The Apple II was introduced in 1978. The Radio Shack (Tandy) TRS-80 also in 1978-79. The self contained Osborne was also introduced in 1979. At the same time as the IBM PC XT was introduced so was the Amiga and the Commodore 64 which was popular in Europe. These are but a few of the examples of home computers available in the early 1980's.
Who marketed the first personal computer?
commodore 64
When was the first Commodore 64 released?
The first Commodore 64 was released in January of 1982. The "64" comes from the fact that it had 64 kilobytes of RAM. This computer dominated the market for quite some time partly due to the fact that it was available at retail stores, not just electronic stores.
Which is the best computer in existence?
commodore 64 of course!
What has the author Mary A Hochberg written?
Mary A. Hochberg has written: 'Getting graphic on the Commodore 64' -- subject(s): Commodore 64 (Computer), Computer graphics, Programming
What has the author Glenn Fisher written?
Glenn Fisher has written: 'Commodore 64' -- subject(s): BASIC (Computer program language), Programming, Commodore 64 (Computer)
Is the Commodore 64 a 16-Bit Machine or a 8-bit machine?
The Commodore 64 computer used 8-bit MOS Technology.
What type of computer is the Commodore 64?
It is an 8- bit computer with 64KB of RAM and was produced in 1982. It was produced as a home computer and can be connected to a monitor and floppy disk drive.
What is LUnix?
LUnix (unofficially, Little Unix) is a Unix-like operating system for the Commodore 64, a popular home computer of the 1980s.
What has the author Nevin B Scrimshaw written?
Nevin B. Scrimshaw has written: 'An introduction to the Commodore 64' -- subject(s): BASIC (Computer program language), Commodore 64 (Computer), Programming
What has the author Ed Bogas written?
Ed Bogas has written: 'Make your Commodore 64 sing' -- subject(s): BASIC (Computer program language), Commodore 64 (Computer), Computer composition, Computer music, Instruction and study, Programming
What did Steve jobs do to help with the computer business?
he created the Commodore 64
What has the author John J Anderson written?
John J. Anderson has written: 'Commodore 64 sight & sound' -- subject(s): BASIC (Computer program language), Commodore 64 (Computer), Computer graphics, Computer sound processing, Programming
