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A Christmas 2007 video present from Old VCR with Jack Tramiel et al
a day ago
- The user shares a raw cut of a video from the 2007 Computer History Museum 25th anniversary symposium of the Commodore 64, featuring Jack Tramiel, Steve Wozniak, William Lowe, and others.
- The video was recorded with a JVC DV camera at a sold-out event, then edited on a Power Mac Quad G5, with some glitches and tape changes.
- Originally uploaded to Google Video, it was later transferred to YouTube, and the user offers it for use with permission.
Atari ST Advertising – By Paul Lefebvre
17 days ago
- The Atari 520ST launched in 1985 with the slogan 'Power without the Price' and a low $799 price, making it a powerful and affordable 16-bit computer.
- Atari, now leaner after Jack Tramiel's acquisition, relied heavily on word-of-mouth and print ads in computer magazines instead of lavish advertising campaigns.
- Early ads highlighted the ST's low cost compared to competitors like the IBM PC, Macintosh, and Amiga, emphasizing value and performance.
- A notable ad for the Atari 1040ST used the headline 'Introducing technology so advanced, it's affordable' and featured detailed product descriptions.
- Another ad focused on third-party software, underscoring its importance for making computers useful to regular users.
- A favorite ad compared the 1040ST to 'getting the power and speed of a Ferrari for the price of a Ford,' with spec and price comparisons.
- Later advertising became more low-key, with budget quarter-page ads, as the market shifted with the rise of the Amiga 500 and MS-DOS clones.
- Despite initial effectiveness, Atari's value argument was challenged by competitors, but the ST line showcased Jack Tramiel's rapid product development.
- Historical context notes that computers were more expensive relative to cars in the 1980s, with PCs costing a third of a new car's price, unlike today.
Digital Deli, 1984 book by early PC hackers and enthusiasts
21 days ago
- Digital Deli is a comprehensive collection of articles on computer lore, culture, and lifestyles, published in 1984 and edited by Steve Ditlea.
- The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of computers, personal computing experiences, software, games, and future trends.
- It features contributions from notable authors and figures such as Howard Rheingold, Stephen Wozniak, and Ted Nelson.
- Sections include appetizers on computer history, human aspects, personal choices, family uses, creative applications, and futuristic visions.
- The work is archived online with permission for non-commercial use, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance in the early digital age.

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A Christmas 2007 video present from Old VCR with Jack Tramiel et al

Atari ST Advertising – By Paul Lefebvre

Digital Deli, 1984 book by early PC hackers and enthusiasts