Commodore Business Machines - Revision history

Jnc: /* See also */ +Commodore A2090 Hard Disk Controller

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See also: +Commodore A2090 Hard Disk Controller

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	Around this time, Commodore also tried to enter the video game console arena with a stripped down Amiga 1200 with a built-in CD player called the [[CD-32]]. However, because of a patent fight they were barred entry to the United States. Commodore was in financial trouble before the CD-32 gamble, but being locked out of the #1 video game market in the world sealed Commodore's fate.		Around this time, Commodore also tried to enter the video game console arena with a stripped down Amiga 1200 with a built-in CD player called the [[CD-32]]. However, because of a patent fight they were barred entry to the United States. Commodore was in financial trouble before the CD-32 gamble, but being locked out of the #1 video game market in the world sealed Commodore's fate.

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	==See ~~Also~~==		==See also==

	[[Category:Computer Manufacturers]]		* [[Commodore A2090 Hard Disk Controller]]

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	== Mainstream 8 bit era ==		== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

	The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most successful for any single model of any computer ever. Other interesting models include the [[Commodore C16]] and [[Commodore Plus 4]].		The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most successful for any single model of any computer ever. Other interesting models include the [[Commodore C16]] and [[Commodore Plus/4]].

	== 16 bit computing ==		== 16 bit computing ==

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Mainstream 8 bit era

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	== Mainstream 8 bit era ==		== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

	The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most successful for any single model of any computer ever.		The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most successful for any single model of any computer ever. Other interesting models include the [[Commodore C16]] and [[Commodore Plus 4]].

	== 16 bit computing ==		== 16 bit computing ==

Tor: Expanding slightly on the KIM-1

2014-01-27T12:30:57Z

Expanding slightly on the KIM-1

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	'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous Commodore PET and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. After they bought out MOS, maker of the [[MOS 6502]], they entered the computer market, starting with the KIM-1.		'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous Commodore PET and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. After they bought out [[MOS Technology]], maker of the [[MOS 6502]], they entered the computer market, starting with the [[KIM-1]] single board computer designed by [[Chuck Peddle]] and originally sold by MOS Technology.

	== Early 8 bit era ==		== Early 8 bit era ==

Tor: Spelling 'successful' correctly

2014-01-27T12:18:50Z

Spelling 'successful' correctly

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	== Mainstream 8 bit era ==		== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

	The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most ~~sucessfull~~ for any single model of any computer ever.		The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most successful for any single model of any computer ever.


	== 16 bit computing ==		== 16 bit computing ==

Tor: Fixed some typos

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Fixed some typos

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	== Early 8 bit era ==		== Early 8 bit era ==

	The early days started out with the [[KIM-1]]. ~~Commodre~~ went onwards producing the PET computers. There were ~~seveal~~ models of PET computers including the:		The early days started out with the [[KIM-1]]. Commodore went onwards producing the PET computers. There were several models of PET computers including the:

	*PET 2001		*PET 2001
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	*SuperPET 9000		*SuperPET 9000

	The ~~pet~~ models were known at the time for being an all in one solution, and found their way into many educational markets due to their solid ~~contruction~~.		The PET models were known at the time for being an all in one solution, and found their way into many educational markets due to their solid construction.

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	== 16 bit computing ==		== 16 bit computing ==

	During this time, Commodore ~~transistioned~~ to the [[Amiga]] family with the purchase of [[Hi-Torro]], after their deal started to fall thru with [[Atari]]. These machines were noted for having a 68000 ~~cpu~~ running ~~under 8Mhz~~, and a ~~coprocessor~~ set similar in concept to the [[Atari 400]].		During this time, Commodore transitioned to the [[Amiga]] family with the purchase of [[Hi-Torro]], after their deal started to fall thru with [[Atari]]. These machines were noted for having a [[MC68000\|68000]] CPU running at 8MHz, and a co-processor set similar in concept to the [[Atari 400]].

	Models of the time include:		Models of the time include:
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	== 32 bit machines ==		== 32 bit machines ==

	The move from the 68000 ~~cpu~~ to the 68020, 68030 and 68040 marked a transition to 32bit word computing.		The move from the 68000 CPU to the 68020, 68030 and 68040 marked a transition to 32bit word computing.

	Models ~~inculde~~:		Models include:

	*[[Amiga 1200]]		*[[Amiga 1200]]
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	*[[Amiga 4000]]		*[[Amiga 4000]]

	Around this time, Commodore also tried to enter the video game console arena with a stripped down Amiga 1200, with a built in CD player called the [[CD-32]]. However because of a patent fight, they were barred entry to the United States. Commodore was in financial trouble before the CD-32 gamble, ~~however~~ being locked out of the #1 video game market in the world sealed ~~Commodores~~ fate.		Around this time, Commodore also tried to enter the video game console arena with a stripped down Amiga 1200 with a built-in CD player called the [[CD-32]]. However, because of a patent fight they were barred entry to the United States. Commodore was in financial trouble before the CD-32 gamble, but being locked out of the #1 video game market in the world sealed Commodore's fate.

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	'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous [[Commodore PET]] and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. After they bought out MOS, maker of the [[MOS 6502]], they entered the computer market, starting with the KIM-1.		'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous Commodore PET and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. After they bought out MOS, maker of the [[MOS 6502]], they entered the computer market, starting with the KIM-1.

	== Early 8 bit era ==		== Early 8 bit era ==

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Early 8 bit era

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	== Early 8 bit era ==		== Early 8 bit era ==

	The early days started out with the [[KIM-1]]. Commodre went onwards producing the ~~[[Commodore~~ PET~~\|PET]]~~ computers. There were seveal models of PET computers including the:		The early days started out with the [[KIM-1]]. Commodre went onwards producing the PET computers. There were seveal models of PET computers including the:

	*PET 2001		*PET 2001
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	*PET 8000		*PET 8000
	*SuperPET 9000		*SuperPET 9000

			The pet models were known at the time for being an all in one solution, and found their way into many educational markets due to their solid contruction.

	== Mainstream 8 bit era ==		== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

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Early 8 bit era

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	*PET 2001		*PET 2001
	*PET 4000		*PET 4000
	*PET 8000		*PET 8000
			*SuperPET 9000

	== Mainstream 8 bit era ==		== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

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2009-02-12T17:13:52Z

fleshed it out some.

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	'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous [[Commodore PET]] and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. ~~They also produced~~ the [[KIM-1]] after ~~they bought out MOS~~, ~~maker~~ of the [[~~MOS 6502~~]].		'''Commodore Business Machines''' was the maker of the famous [[Commodore PET]] and [[Commodore 64]] as well as several business and home-oriented microcomputers. After they bought out MOS, maker of the [[MOS 6502]], they entered the computer market, starting with the KIM-1.

			== Early 8 bit era ==

			The early days started out with the [[KIM-1]]. Commodre went onwards producing the [[Commodore PET\|PET]] computers. There were seveal models of PET computers including the:

			*PET 2001
			*PET 4000
			*PET 8000

			== Mainstream 8 bit era ==

			The mainstream years were known for the best selling [[VIC-20]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Commodore 128]] personal computers. The Commodore 64 is probably best known as it has sold an estimated 30 million units, the most sucessfull for any single model of any computer ever.


			== 16 bit computing ==

			During this time, Commodore transistioned to the [[Amiga]] family with the purchase of [[Hi-Torro]], after their deal started to fall thru with [[Atari]]. These machines were noted for having a 68000 cpu running under 8Mhz, and a coprocessor set similar in concept to the [[Atari 400]].

			Models of the time include:

			*[[Amiga 1000]]
			*[[Amiga 500]]
			*[[Amiga 600]]
			*[[Amiga 1500]]
			*[[Amiga 2000]]

			== 32 bit machines ==

			The move from the 68000 cpu to the 68020, 68030 and 68040 marked a transition to 32bit word computing.

			Models inculde:

			*[[Amiga 1200]]
			*[[Amiga 3000]]
			*[[Amiga 3000/UX]]
			*[[Amiga 3000T]]
			*[[Amiga 4000]]

			Around this time, Commodore also tried to enter the video game console arena with a stripped down Amiga 1200, with a built in CD player called the [[CD-32]]. However because of a patent fight, they were barred entry to the United States. Commodore was in financial trouble before the CD-32 gamble, however being locked out of the #1 video game market in the world sealed Commodores fate.

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