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The altair tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Altair 8800, the early microcomputer that inspired Bill Gates and Paul Allen to write the first BASIC interpreter for the MITS Altair in 1975. This foundational moment in computing history is explored through threads that trace Microsoft's origins, including rare video and photos of the company's earliest days. Topics include the Altair's role in launching Microsoft, the development of BASIC, and the broader context of 1970s personal computing. The tag serves as a resource for enthusiasts and historians interested in the hardware and software that sparked the PC revolution.
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The History of Microsoft - 1975 | The History of Microsoft
Thirty-four years ago, a nineteen year old kid and his twenty-two year old business partner sold their first program to a little computer company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The program was called BASIC, and it was the start of this company we call Microsoft. Today, we’re beginning a brand...- News
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