This Day in Tech History.
Added 2021-09-26 04:48:13 +0000 UTC
The First Personal Computer You Never Heard Of
September 25, 1973
Micro Computer Machines of Canada introduces their MCM/70 microcomputer at a programmer’s user conference in Toronto. Possibly the earliest commercially manufactured device that can now be considered a personal computer, the MCM/70 gained customers at companies such as Chevron, Mutual Life Insurance, NASA, and the US Army. The company worked closely with Intel on the design of their computer and made very early use of the Intel 8008 processor, of which the basic design was used for the future Intel 8086. However, failing to generate venture capital in the Canadian marketplace, the MCM/70 never gained significant market acceptance and by the time the Apple II and other early personal computers were being released, the MCM/70 was relegated to a footnote in history. (https://thisdayintechhistory.com/)
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I just remember when the disc was full the buzzer sounded like an old fire alarm. (I was 22back then, I am 55 now), credit for age please.
Arion Holliman
2021-09-27 06:07:44 +0000 UTCVery cool. What was the machine that used the 18” magnetic disc that weighed as much as a spare tire. Gosh, 91ish. I am old, trying to remember.
Arion Holliman
2021-09-27 06:05:31 +0000 UTCThe now-mythical Apple II was not the first product from the firm founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, nor was it the first personal computer.
The Great LonDini
2021-09-26 22:12:20 +0000 UTCThank you!
The Great LonDini
2021-09-26 22:09:48 +0000 UTCSo wait apple was not first
Chris
2021-09-26 15:38:09 +0000 UTCI think old technology is amazing to see, thanks for sharing! 👍
Itsblueeyes
2021-09-26 04:58:17 +0000 UTC
