Altair 8800A

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf microcomputer
gptkbp:culturalEvents inspired tech enthusiasts
gptkbp:designedBy MITS
gptkbp:developer hobbyist community
gptkbp:expansion 8
gptkbp:formFactor desktop
gptkbp:hasAccessTo expansion cards
gptkbp:hasAmenities technical specifications
user manual
gptkbp:hasCitations no built-in storage
gptkbp:hasClient early adopters
gptkbp:hasFeature programmable
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse parallel port
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance first commercially successful microcomputer
gptkbp:hasImpactOn computer history
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn future microcomputers
gptkbp:hasLegalStatus CP/M
retro computing
inspired future innovations
peripheral interfaces
gptkbp:hasOccupation online forums
gptkbp:hasPopulation cult status
gptkbp:hasRecognition Computer_History_Museum_induction
gptkbp:hasVariants kit version
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altair 8800A
gptkbp:influenced personal computer revolution
gptkbp:inputOutput front panel switches
toggle switches
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:language Assembly language
gptkbp:marketedAs hobbyists
gptkbp:monitors LED indicators
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Altair_BASIC
gptkbp:offers $439
gptkbp:operationalStatus 8-bit data bus
gptkbp:powers 5V DC
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Intel_8080
gptkbp:productionCompany LEDs
gptkbp:RAM gptkb:static_RAM
up to 64 KB
gptkbp:relatedModel gptkb:Altair_8800
gptkbp:released 1976
gptkbp:storage paper tape
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Altair_8800B
gptkbp:supports peripheral devices
gptkbp:topSpeed 2 MHz
gptkbp:user_interface serial port
gptkbp:uses binary code