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Workslate | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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G-EVO | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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The Coriolis Group | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Harmony Books / Creative Computing Press | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Commodore Users Compute! | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Alien Skin | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Alaris COUGAR | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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SAMS & Co Publishing | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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All-Quotes Inc. | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Creative (rebranded Mitsumi) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Berkley Softworks | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Lozc | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Berkshire | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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David Lightfoot | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Ultimate II & Pi1541 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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CX853 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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TECSEC | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Datapass | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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FileStore | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Sonodis | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Dayna Communications | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Agilis | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Carina Software | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Make It | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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ZPU | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Reed & Barton | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Electrocomp | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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TouchStone Software Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Warp Nine Engineering | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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2K | UK | 1982 | 2K was a prominent British software publisher and developer that played a significant role in the 1980s home computer boom. Originally established as a distributor and publisher for various microcomputer platforms, they were instrumental in bringing diverse software titles to the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC markets. Their catalog featured a mix of arcade-style-action games, strategy titles, and educational software, catering to the burgeoning enthusiast-driven computing scene in the United Kingdom. As the industry shifted toward more complex-driven development and specialized publishing, the brand evolved through various ownership changes and strategic shifts. While not as globally dominant as some of its contemporaries, 2K remains a nostalgic touchstone for retro computing enthusiasts who remember the era of cassette-based software distribution and the vibrant, localized European gaming market of the early 1980s. | 1 | - | - |
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Vidiot | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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PAiA | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Ground Zero | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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James D. Terry | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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SD2PET | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Arcada | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Golden / Leichus | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MIPS Computer Systems | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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SNATCHER | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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My | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Inertial Computing | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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NTE Semiconductors | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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PelTek | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Number Nine Computer Corp. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Alspa | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MathWorks | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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OS/A+ | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Bendix Aviation Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Los Alamos | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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hi glo | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Eureka Resale Products | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Mesiah | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Nexo Distribution | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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RoundBook Publishing | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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VMC | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Power Switch Corp | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Promiga | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Lifestyle Software Group | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Miller Associates | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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CIO-DIO24 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Career Publishing Inc. | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Quanta Storage Inc. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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GABE | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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SNB | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Novy DayStar | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Euroelectronics | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Technical Software | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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NHK | Japan | 1926 | NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai), the Japanese national broadcaster, has played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic media and consumer technology. While primarily a broadcasting entity, NHK's influence on computing and electronics is profound through its pioneering work in high-definition video standards and digital broadcasting. Their early adoption of advanced signal processing and digital transmission technologies helped set the stage for the modern digital era. In the realm of computing history, NHK's contribution is often seen through its role in promoting technological literacy and its involvement in the development of high-end imaging and digital media standards. Their-scale-driven-research and development in digital video and high-definition-video (HDTV) helped drive the hardware-software-integration required for the digital revolution in consumer electronics. | 1 | 1 | - |
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Gensoft | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Merritt Island Curios | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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3-72 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Walt Disney Co | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Bethesda | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Fontrix | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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HabaDisk | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Emuzed | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Go Travel | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Maunder Linsac Books | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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LilyGo | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Accurite Technologies Inc | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Wavefront Technologies | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Fansi | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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CrystalLake Multimedia | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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PhotoWorks | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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QuickVerse | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Titus & Larsen | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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OnLine PD | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Harmon Kardon | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Indigo | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Penta Systèmes | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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C. Regena | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Mad Katz | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Trendware | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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LXE | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MUJI | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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TfiGem | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Ray Dahlby Electronics | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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PLLB | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Loughborough Sound Images | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Richard D. Irwin | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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John Dow | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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CXR | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Intel Hayes | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Unicorn Software Company | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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DATA BIT | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Examco | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Mycro-Tek | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Accuball | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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International Discount Telecommunications | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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COREX Technologies | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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BSTAM | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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LaserMaster Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Luetzow | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Wiikey | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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ROMAVAT | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Heartware | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Transcom | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Gotham Games | - | - | There is no historical record of a significant computing or video game company or brand named 'Gotham Games' in the annals of computing history. While the name may appear in fictional contexts or as a small-scale modern indie developer, it does not represent a recognized historical entity in the retro computing or video game industry. Consequently, there are no established founding dates,-discontinuation years, or documented contributions to the evolution of hardware or software to report. | 1 | - | 1 |
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Neuromancer | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Ronny Richardson | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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BD | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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ORTEC / EG&G | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Polarware | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Artist Software | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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HESGames | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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SSM Audio Products | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Micon Industries | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Henter-Joyce | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Western Systems Group | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Harpoon | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Egston | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Bell Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Sonnerdale Richardson David Brown | Australia | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Gijutsu-Hyohron Sha | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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FURIA | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Laser Computer | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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DENSEI NIPPON | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Poly-Disc Corp. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Kinoka | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Sony / Panasonic Mitsumi | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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TENNELEC | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MacIRMA | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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New Machine Publishing | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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PC Review | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Macromedia / OSC Media Products | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Expert Knowledge Systems, Inc. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MDB | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Integrated Circuit Engineering Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Zbrojovka Brno | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Solos Cuter | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Peripheral Vision | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Nortel / Ciena | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Toy Story | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Data Technologies Corp. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Able Computer | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Kustom | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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PURSER'S | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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ITU-T | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Sono1 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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DATA911 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Jabert | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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DIN STYLE | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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SRS Labs | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Vega | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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MultiSpin | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Syndex | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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L749 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Smart Start | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Burroughs / Plasma Graphics | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Cybersound | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Vector Electronic Co. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Tech Model | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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others | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Artic Software | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Seybold Dressler | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Apstek | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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NTC | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Que Publishing | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Wavetek | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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SIO2PC | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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JD Edwards | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Weka | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Jialingtong | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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コンピュータ・テクニカ | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Predator | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Abacus (A Data Becker Book) | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Super Pro | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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Airmaster | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Wiley Scientific and Technical Division | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Hurrtrack | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Solar Software | USA | 1982 | Solar Software was a notable developer and publisher during the early 1980s, primarily active in the home computer market. The company specialized in creating software for platforms like the Apple II and various CP/M-based systems. They were known for producing a variety of utility programs and early-era games that catered to the burgeoning enthusiast market of the era. While they did not achieve the massive scale of contemporary giants, Solar Software represents a specific era of microcomputer history where small, specialized software houses drove innovation. Their contributions are often remembered by retro computing enthusiasts for their role in the early development of the home software ecosystem during the transition from hobbyist-driven coding to commercial software distribution. | 1 | - | - |
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WinFax | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
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DeskTop Software Corporation | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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GMB | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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FKG455 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Columbia Data Productions | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Alternate Reality | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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RB Wholesalers | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Packer Bell | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
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Jiiva | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |