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Experiencing the Altair 8800

January 8, 2021April 28, 2021 john

For anyone with an interest in early 8 bit computers, even for those of us in the UK, it is impossible not to recognise the importance of the Altair 8800. In this article I attempt to share my experiences with this awesome machine.

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Microchess to Project Chess

July 30, 2020January 8, 2021 john

Microchess is probably, albeit indirectly, responsible for the success of Apple, the success Microsoft and the success of the IBM

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Telstar Status:

Line 1: (01756 664433)
Status: OK
Config:
Asterisk Softmodem connecting to Telstar (Currer).

Line 2: (01756 664434)
Status: OK
Config: Asterisk Softmodem connecting to the Telstar vPAD. With access to many Viewdata systems.

Internet 1: (glasstty.com:6502)
Status: OK
Config: TCP endpoint connecting to Telstar (Currer).

Internet 2: (glasstty.com:6503)
Status: OK
Config: TCP endpoint connecting to Telstar (Ellis).

Notes:
Telstar now supports Minitel Terminals on all ports.

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John Newcombe - Software developer with an interest in the development of Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks. John also has an interest in 8 bit computers and is the developer and maintainer of the Telstar videotex system.

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Glass TTY

In the 1970s, character mode terminals e.g., ADM3A, VT100 etc. were considered preferable to the large cumbersome teleprinters. These new all electronic devices with their glass screens were often referred to as "Glass TTYs".

Wikipedia, Computer Terminal.

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