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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:microprocessor
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gptkbp:assembly_location
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Intel 8080 Assembly
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gptkbp:attendees
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computer enthusiasts
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gptkbp:availability
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third-party applications
third-party software
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gptkbp:bus_connections
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8-bit
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gptkbp:circuit
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single-sided
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gptkbp:collectibility
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vintage computing collectors
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gptkbp:community
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user groups
hobbyist community
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gptkbp:community_events
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user meetups
user group meetings
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gptkbp:community_support
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active
user groups
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gptkbp:compatibility
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gptkb:S-100_bus
gptkb:CP/_M
various peripherals
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gptkbp:components
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gptkb:computer
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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passive
passive cooling
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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icon of the 1970s tech boom
popularized home computing
inspired tech startups
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gptkbp:design
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modular
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gptkbp:development
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gptkb:Altair_BASIC
open architecture
1975-1976
MITS engineers
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gptkbp:dimensions
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19 x 7 x 16 inches
16 x 12 x 5 inches
19 x 7 x 5 inches
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gptkbp:discontinued
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gptkb:1980
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gptkbp:display_type
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LED indicators
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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personal computing industry
software development industry
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gptkbp:educational_use
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computer science education
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gptkbp:educational_value
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STEM education initiatives
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:1980s
gptkb:1983
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gptkbp:ended
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hobbyist programmers
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gptkbp:event_type
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gptkb:product
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:Albuquerque,_New_Mexico
1976-01-01
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gptkbp:exhibition_history
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computer history museums
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gptkbp:expansion_slots
|
8
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gptkbp:form_factor
|
desktop
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gptkbp:has_documentation
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technical manuals
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gptkbp:historical_impact
|
inspired future innovations
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gptkbp:historical_significance
|
first commercially successful microcomputer
|
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gptkbp:home_port
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gptkb:monitor
gptkb:keyboard
serial and parallel
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Altair 8800 B
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gptkbp:impact
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software industry
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:developers
personal computing
DIY electronics
open-source movement
computer programming education
future microcomputers
hobbyist computing culture
personal computer revolution
|
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Ed_Roberts
|
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gptkbp:input_output
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gptkb:monitor
gptkb:print
gptkb:keyboard
front panel switches
LED display
toggle switches
manual switches
120 V AC
5 V DC
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gptkbp:inspiration
|
future entrepreneurs
future microcomputers
|
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gptkbp:inspired
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home computing revolution
|
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gptkbp:inspired_software
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gptkb:Microsoft_BASIC
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gptkbp:interface
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serial port
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gptkbp:involved_technology
|
microprocessor technology
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gptkbp:is_a_resource_for
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online forums
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gptkbp:language_support
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gptkb:BASIC
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gptkbp:launch_party
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gptkb:1976
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gptkbp:legacy
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pioneered home computing
pioneering microcomputer
inspired future microcomputers
influenced IBM PC
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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MITS
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gptkbp:market_launch
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1976 CES
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gptkbp:market_segment
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gptkb:brand
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gptkbp:media_appearances
|
documentaries on computing history
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gptkbp:monitors
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gptkb:LED
LED lights
|
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gptkbp:notable_event
|
launch party
Altair 8800 B launch party
|
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gptkbp:notable_feature
|
front panel switches
programmable
|
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gptkbp:notable_production
|
gptkb:Microsoft
|
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gptkbp:notable_programs
|
gptkb:MITS_BASIC
|
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gptkbp:notable_users
|
gptkb:Bill_Gates
gptkb:Paul_Allen
computer hobbyists
|
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gptkbp:operating_system
|
gptkb:Altair_BASIC
|
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gptkbp:power_consumption
|
50 watts
|
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gptkbp:power_supply
|
AC power
AC adapter
|
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gptkbp:predecessor
|
gptkb:Altair_8800_A
|
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gptkbp:price
|
$439
$395
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gptkbp:processor
|
gptkb:Intel_8080
2 MHz
modular design
|
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gptkbp:programming_language
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gptkb:Altair_BASIC
gptkb:translator
gptkb:BASIC
Assembly language
debugging tools
|
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gptkbp:ram
|
up to 64 KB
|
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gptkbp:related_products
|
gptkb:Altair_8800
gptkb:Altair_8800_C
gptkb:Altair_8800_series
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gptkbp:release_date
|
1976-01-01
|
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gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1976
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:1976
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gptkbp:restoration
|
vintage restoration enthusiasts
|
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gptkbp:storage
|
gptkb:cassette
expansion cards
|
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gptkbp:successor
|
gptkb:Altair_8800
gptkb:Altair_8800_C
gptkb:Altair_8800_D
|
|
gptkbp:user_base
|
enthusiasts
early adopters
|
|
gptkbp:user_interface
|
front panel
|
|
gptkbp:user_manual
|
available
Altair 8800 B User Manual
|
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gptkbp:weight
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10 lbs
approximately 25 lbs
|
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gptkbp:year_established
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gptkb:1975
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Altair_8800
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
5
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