50 years ago today, the January 1975 issue of #PopularElectronics became available on the newsstands. It is the famous issue with the #Altair8800 on the cover, which made the 8800 kit available by mail order. For many, it is considered the beginning of the home and personal computer revolution.
The full issue is available for download here:
https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Poptronics/70s/1975/Poptronics-1975-01.pdf
What is a #hacker ? The populace perception has changed since the days of an enthusiast building an #Altair800 or reading #PopularElectronics columns on electronic projects...
Growing up I was an avid reader of #PopularMechanics (Mexican edition) and also #PopularElectronics .
The on-line archive of the later is alive and well at:
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Popular-Electronics-Guide.htm
The #vintagecomputer ads have a life of their own; this one here from the January 1980 issue 😆
On the #MITS #Altair8080 #PersonalComputer by Ed Roberts:
"The Secret Father Of Modern Computing" [2023], Every (https://every.to/the-crazy-ones/the-secret-father-of-modern-computing).
On HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38680698
#Microsoft #Apple #Altair #OldSkool #RetroComputing #BASIC #PopularElectronics #HomebrewComputerClub
#memories #popularelectronics #popularmechanics #diy #publiclibrary
Learned to build my own #amradio.
You needed a #2 pencil , single edge razor, empty toilet paper tube, 32 gauge copper wire, a metal hanger, screw, and a piece of wood to hold it all and headphones to listen A radiator or pipe was your ground. No battery needed.
The late 50's and early 60's were legendary for #DIY. Public libraries are our friends.
Let's not forget boats powered by soap.
I get #nostalgic for the old daysq
