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==Key players== | ==Key players== | ||
*The semiconductor research arm of Commodore International, Commodore Semiconductor Group (CSG) | *The semiconductor research arm of Commodore International, [[MOS Technology]], later known as Commodore Semiconductor Group (CSG) | ||
*[[Jack Tramiel]], Commodore's shrewd and charismatic founder | *[[Jack Tramiel]], Commodore's shrewd and charismatic founder | ||
*[[Chuck Peddle]], who came to Commodore after Tramiel bought out MOS Technology. Recognizing Peddle's engineering talents, Tramiel explicitly made clear that Peddle would work for Commodore upon MOS Technology's purchase | *[[Chuck Peddle]], who came to Commodore after Tramiel bought out MOS Technology. Recognizing Peddle's engineering talents, Tramiel explicitly made clear that Peddle would work for Commodore upon MOS Technology's purchase | ||
==Key products== | |||
In order by their manufacture date: | |||
*[[MOS 6502]] | |||
*[[Commodore PET]] | |||
*[[Commodore 64]] | |||
*[[Commodore Amiga]] | |||
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[[Category:CZ Live]] | |||
[[Category:Computers Workgroup]] | |||
Revision as of 16:41, 5 May 2007
Commodore International was a computer manufacturer which thrived during the early years of the first generation of Personal Computers. Commodore (as it is commonly known) was one of the "big three" personal computer manufacturers before IBM introduced its IBM PC line of computers.
Key players
- The semiconductor research arm of Commodore International, MOS Technology, later known as Commodore Semiconductor Group (CSG)
- Jack Tramiel, Commodore's shrewd and charismatic founder
- Chuck Peddle, who came to Commodore after Tramiel bought out MOS Technology. Recognizing Peddle's engineering talents, Tramiel explicitly made clear that Peddle would work for Commodore upon MOS Technology's purchase
Key products
In order by their manufacture date: