POPULAR ELECTRONICS

Lot 128
12.09.2024 16:00UTC -04:00
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$ 4 410
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementEtats-Unis, New York
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ID 1291168
Lot 128 | POPULAR ELECTRONICS
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$ 600 – 800
The first appearance in print of the Altair 8800, the world's first commercially successful microcomputer.

A set of 12 issues of Popular Electronics, Jan- Dec 1975, featuring the issue announcing the Altair 8800.
In file box. All twelve in overall excellent condition. Light yellowing of pages and rubbing to edges of all. Some pages folded and chipped. Most inserts apparently present, sold not subject to return.

The inspiration behind Microsoft.

Throughout 1974 and 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen were eagerly anticipating the emergence of 8080 computers, yet their release seemed perpetually delayed. Allen was so convinced of the impending technological revolution that he dropped out of Washington State University and moved to Boston to be closer to Gates, preparing for the momentous event. During that summer, both obtained programming jobs at Honeywell. While Gates returned to school in the fall, Paul remained, continually anticipating the breakthrough.

In December 1974, while walking across Harvard Square, Allen noticed the January issue of Popular Electronics at a newsstand. The cover featured the Altair 8800, the first commercially available microcomputer. According to legend, he seized the magazine, rushed to Bill Gates’ dormitory, burst through the door, and exclaimed, "It's here!" Gates responded with urgency, "Oh my God, it's happening without us. We need to act immediately." Which of course they did.

Following their successful demonstration of a BASIC interpreter for the MITS Altair, the duo would go on to found MICRO-SOFT.

Each 103/4 in. (27.3 cm.) high, 81/8 in. (20.7 cm.) wide
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