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Aladdin
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-
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1
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Core International
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-
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1
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1
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Buddy
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1
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1
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Cambridge Memories
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1
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1
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A Zillion
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1
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Better Business Bureau
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1
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1
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Dynamics Research
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1
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1
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ProFantasy
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1
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Fruit-bats
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1
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Hollerbach
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1
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1
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St. Moritz Filter
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1
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1
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Atheros
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1
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DPO
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Supertron
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-
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-
|
Supertron is not a recognized historical entity in the annals of computing or video game history. While the name may appear in various fictional contexts or as a generic brand name in modern-day small-scale electronics, there is no documented record of a significant computer manufacturer, software house, or electronics brand by this name contributing to the retro computing era. Consequently, there are no established-founded or discontinuation years to report for a historical company of this name.
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1
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PennWell Publications
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USA
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-
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Publisher of Computer Graphics World magazine
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1
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E-MU
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-
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1
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1
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Sio2USB
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1
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1
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PCTEK
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1
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Micro Accessories of S.A.
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Australia
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Avante-Garde Publishing Corporation
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Keon
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-
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-
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Hong Kong-based calculator manufacturer from the 1970s, with offices in London, Hong Kong, and Melbourne.
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1
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1
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AD563JD
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-
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1
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1
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87X
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1
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1
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B.C.D.
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-
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1
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Pammac Corporation
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USA
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-
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-
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1
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1
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I-BUS
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1
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SHISEIDO
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1
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VL-IDE
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1
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Kurzweil
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1
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1
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Com-Mod
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1
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Allwinner
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1
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MGB Micro Products
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Zaner-Bloser
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-
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-
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1
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Nola Press
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1
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Fafner
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1
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KonoSuba
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1
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Blue Chip Technology
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1
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Clark & Eaton
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1
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1
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Micro Guide
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1
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Epic Banana
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1
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Korn
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1
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CIE Institute of Electronics
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Detective Conan
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-
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-
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1
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Ebiten / Gem Drop
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-
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1
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Palmtops
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-
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1
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-
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SLAM128
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Martelec
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-
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-
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1
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1
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TravelClub
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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Mag
|
USA
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1977
|
Mag, originally known as Mag Video, was a prominent player in the early video game industry during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The company specialized in the production of dedicated arcade-style consoles and early home gaming systems. They were particularly noted for their-handheld electronic games and early programmable consoles that catered to the burgeoning home entertainment market.
While often overshadowed by giants like Atari, Mag contributed to the democratization of gaming by providing accessible, consumer-friendly hardware. Their products helped bridge the gap between professional arcade machines and the domestic living room, playing a vital role in the evolution of the home console-based gaming culture that defined the era.
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1
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1
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PrintQ
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1
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Texe Marrs
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1
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Bauart
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1
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1
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RockRoy
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1
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1
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ICP DAS
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1
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1
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Tornado
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-
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1
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1
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Phil Bertoni
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1
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ELNEC
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1
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1
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KIM
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1
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Nikoffice
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1
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IDM
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Heath Users Group
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Concentric Network
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1
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1
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Jakks
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-
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-
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1
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1
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VX-MAXX
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-
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1
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1
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Newbridge
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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OSARIS
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1
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1
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DTACK Grounded inc.
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Don Roberts
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Tim Onosko
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-
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1
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-
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Sideways Software
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Entertainment On-Line Inc.
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Moore
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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John J. Bell Jr
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Cyber Gunner
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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Pour Zero
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-
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1
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Glivec
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-
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1
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MLE
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-
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1
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1
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Ebuyer
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1
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1
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BlackBerry
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-
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1
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1
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ComponentSource
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-
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-
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Software component marketplace
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1
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-
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-
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The Oral Cigarettes
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Market Engineering
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1
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CMLS
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1
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Mailsafe
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1
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Omnicom Institute
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1
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OK TET
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-
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1
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1
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DataCal
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Gardco
|
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1
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AdGuard
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-
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1
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-
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Curtis Manufacturing
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Ex-Cell-O
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-
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-
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1
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-
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TSMC
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Sn2000p
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-
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-
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1
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1
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Qtek
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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KOUZUISHIN
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Stefan Johnson
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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PC DOS
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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State Farm
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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Datatech Publications
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Teleray
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Zero Wait
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Tatron
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Solo Software
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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Creative Sparks
|
-
|
-
|
No historical record exists for a computing brand or hardware manufacturer named 'Creative Sparks' in the annals of computing history. It is possible this name refers to a small-scale educational initiative, a specific software toolkit, or a fictional entity rather than a significant historical computing company. In the context of retro computing and electronics, the name does not correspond to any established manufacturer of peripherals, microprocessors, or software suites that contributed to the industry's evolution.
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1
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-
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1
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Oceanic America
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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ACS Computer Systems
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Informatique Rationnel
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Performance Microsystems
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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|
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EMR
|
-
|
-
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ElectroMusic Research - manufacturer of MIDI interfaces for Acorn computers
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1
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1
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-
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|
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Racore Computer Products
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Ultrasonic
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Saran
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Rinatone
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Tradewind Software
|
USA
|
-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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|
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Skyfall PD
|
-
|
1990
|
-
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1
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1
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-
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Krown Research
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Tony359
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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Oxford Softworks
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Slowmo
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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|
|
Synergistic Software
|
USA
|
1984
|
Synergistic Software was a specialized software developer primarily active during the mid-to-late 1980s, focusing on the burgeoning home computer market. They were best known for developing high-quality utility software and productivity tools for platforms like the Commodore 64 and the Apple II. Their work often bridged the gap between technical utility and user-friendly interfaces, catering to early enthusiasts looking to maximize the potential of their hardware.
In the realm of retro computing, Synergistic Software represents a specific era of the 'bedroom coder' movement, where small, specialized firms provided essential tools for the home computing revolution. Their contributions helped define the early software ecosystems of 8-bit systems, providing the necessary infrastructure for users to manage data and enhance their computing experiences before the dominance of much larger software conglomerates.
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1
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-
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-
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8bits4ever
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Brandt
|
France
|
-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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United Telephone System
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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ACBel
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Plustec
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Thomas A. Edison
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Weokew
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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1
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SimplexGrinnell
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Adtron
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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|
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Automata
|
USA
|
1978
|
Automata was a notable American software developer during the early era of home computing, primarily focused on the burgeoning microcomputer market of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The company specialized in creating sophisticated arcade-style games and educational software tailored for platforms like the Apple II and Commodore systems. Their titles often pushed the boundaries of early graphical capabilities, bringing a sense of arcade-quality immersion to the home environment.
Though their tenure was relatively brief, Automata's contributions are remembered by retro computing enthusiasts for their high production values and technical-driven gameplay. They played a vital role in the transition from simple text-based adventures to more complex, visually driven software, helping to define the early standards for the home video game industry.
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1
|
-
|
1
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Eazy
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Wordplex
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Weird Science
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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|
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Tchibo
|
Germany
|
-
|
-
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1
|
-
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-
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|
|
Level 9
|
UK
|
1986
|
Level 9 was a highly influential British adventure game developer and publisher during the late 1980s and early 1990s. They were pioneers in the text-adventure genre, specializing in high-quality interactive fiction for platforms like the ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, and Atari ST. Their titles often featured deep, atmospheric storytelling and complex puzzles that pushed the boundaries of text-based gaming.
They are best remembered for their iconic 'Quest' series, including titles like ‘Missionary ’ and ‘The Lost Labyrinth,’ which blended high-concept science fiction and fantasy with sophisticated parser technology. Level 9's contribution to retro computing remains significant, as they helped transition the text adventure from simple word games into immersive, narrative-driven experiences that defined an era of digital storytelling.
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1
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-
|
-
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HBC
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Viking Technologies
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Josty UK
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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RetroFloppy
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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QuickStart
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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Magic Combo
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Software Infinity
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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CTC Computers
|
-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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Elpina
|
-
|
-
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-
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1
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1
|
-
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|
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Cadkey
|
USA
|
1971
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Cadkey was a pioneer in the field of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), emerging during the early 1970s as a vital tool for engineers and designers. Originally developed to run on minicomputers, it became a staple in industrial environments, bridging the gap between manual drafting and digital precision. The software was instrumental in the evolution of 2D and 3D modeling, providing a foundational platform for technical drafting before the dominance of modern CAD giants.
Throughout its history, Cadkey transitioned through various iterations, adapting to the shift from mainframe-based systems to the personal computer revolution. Its legacy is defined by its role in democratizing high-end engineering tools for smaller-scale workstations, making it a significant chapter in the history of computer-aided engineering and industrial design software.
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Garrett Comptronics
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DreamWorks Interactive
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USA
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1995
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DreamWorks Interactive was a pioneering multimedia company formed through a high-profile joint venture between DreamWorks SKG and Microsoft. The company aimed to revolutionize the intersection of Hollywood storytelling and interactive entertainment, focusing on high-end CD-ROM multimedia experiences and early digital animation. They were instrumental in the mid-1990s push for interactive encyclopedias and educational software, leveraging cinematic-quality graphics and storytelling techniques.
Despite its ambitious goals, the company struggled to find a consistent footing in the rapidly evolving gaming market. Following the restructuring of DreamWorks SKG and a shift in corporate strategy at Microsoft, the venture was eventually wound down. DreamWorks Interactive remains a notable footnote in computing history, representing the first major attempt to bridge the gap between traditional Hollywood studio-driven content and the burgeoning digital-interactive era.
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Moretec Electronics
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Applied Physics
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Barco
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Bitz
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Juiced.GS
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S100Computers
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Kiplinger
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Amquest
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Starlight
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There is no significant historical record of a major computing brand, hardware manufacturer, or software company named 'Starlight' in the annals of retro computing or mainstream electronics. While the name may appear in various niche contexts, such as small-scale software projects, fictional entities, or specific modern peripherals, it does not represent a documented historical entity with a defined origin or impact on the computing industry. Consequently, no specific historical data regarding its founding, discontinuation, or technological contributions can be accurately provided.
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Artici
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Stor Wares
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ak tronic
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American Systec
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USA
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Golden Hawk Technology
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Rectron
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PicoMac
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Global Win
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Suntronics
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U.S. Logic
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Falcon Technology
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APCO
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Weekly Reader Family Software
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USA
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1970
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Weekly Reader Family Software was a specialized educational division of the Weekly Reader Company, designed to bring literacy and computer skills to children through the emerging home computing-revolution of the 1980s. They produced a variety of educational software titles and 'edutainment'-style programs specifically tailored for home computers like the Apple II, Commodore 64, and early IBM PCs. These programs often combined reading comprehension exercises with interactive-graphics-based gameplay to engage young learners.
As a pioneer in the home-learning market, the brand played a crucial role in bridging the gap between traditional print-based education and the digital frontier. Their software helped normalize the presence of computers in the domestic environment, setting a precedent for the educational software-boom of the 1990s. Today, their legacy is a nostalgic touchstone for a generation of users who first encountered digital-learning through these early-era-educational-tools.
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Visioneer
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Green Tree Press
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RMS International
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Mindcraft
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Synic
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DATAX
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ACECAD
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ISPCON
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Precision Methods
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Tom Mix Software
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Star-Kits
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MicroGen
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There is no significant historical record of a major computing hardware, software, or electronics brand named 'MicroGen' in the annals of retro computing or mainstream technology history. While the name may appear in various small-scale industrial contexts or as a generic brand name for modern micro-generation technologies, it does not correspond to a recognized entity in the history of personal computing, video games, or early electronics. Consequently, there are no specific details regarding its founding year, country of origin, or historical contribution to the computing industry.
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Alf Products
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Berlioz
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Power Tap
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Leadman
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Mainframe
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Lotsa Bytes
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Plume/NAL
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Micromax
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Signalman
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WATCOM
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Sound Source
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STAZ Software
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Boris FX
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Kaftsle
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Quadronics
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Winner Products USA
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First Éditions
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Interand
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Pluster
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