Episode 120 - Simply COSMAC
Advent of Computing
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The Development of Fred: A Cheap and Accessible Educational Computer
This chapter discusses the development of a consumer-grade computer in the 1970s called Fred. It highlights the importance of creating a cheaper and less reliable computer for home users interested in tinkering, playing games, and hobby programming. The chapter also mentions the transition of the Fred computer project to being incorporated into RCA and the evolution of the name Fred into CosMac.
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