1976- Altair 8008.bas / 8080.bas on paper tape (9/2024)

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Name/Title

1976- Altair 8008.bas / 8080.bas on paper tape (9/2024)

Tags

MITS

Scope and Content

“Riatla” spelled backwards is “Altair,” which refers to the Altair 8800, a pioneering microcomputer from the mid-1970s. This connection suggests that Riatla might have been involved in surplus sales related to MITS (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems), the company that created the Altair 8800.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

EBay

Date

Sep 16, 2024

General Notes

Note

DECUS, or the Digital Equipment Computer Users’ Society, was a prominent user group for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) products. Founded in 1961 by Edward Fredkin, DECUS served as a community for companies and individuals who used DEC computers. The group was known for its software library, which distributed user-developed programs and games, and for hosting technical conferences and local user groups1. DECUS played a significant role in fostering communication between DEC and its customers, and it continued to operate until it was merged into the Connect User Group Community in 20081.