Vintage Computer Systems
Explore the revolutionary computers that defined the 1980s and early 1990s. Learn to program the machines that started the home computing revolution.
Systems with Programming Lessons
Historical Systems
These systems are included for historical context but don't currently have programming lessons.
Altair 8800
MITS • Intel 8080
Released: 1975
Apple I
Apple Computer, Inc. • MOS 6502
Released: 1976
IMSAI 8080
IMSAI Manufacturing Corp • Intel 8080
Released: 1975
KIM-1
MOS Technology • MOS 6502
Released: 1976
Amstrad CPC
Amstrad • Zilog Z80A
Released: 1984
SOL-20
Processor Technology • Intel 8080
Released: 1976
BBC Micro
Acorn Computers • MOS Technology 6502A
Released: 1981
Commodore PET 2001
Commodore • MOS 6502
Released: 1977
MSX
Multiple manufacturers (ASCII Corporation standard) • Zilog Z80A
Released: 1983
TRS-80 Model I
Tandy Corporation / Radio Shack • Zilog Z80
Released: 1977
SWTPc 6800
Southwest Technical Products Corporation • Motorola 6800
Released: 1975
Kenbak-1
Kenbak Corporation • None (TTL logic)
Released: 1971