The article explores the history of the computer hobby movement in Canada, documenting how enthusiasts and early adopters contributed to personal computing's development. It highlights key Canadian figures, clubs, and publications that played a role in the 1970s-1980s computing revolution.
Background
The personal computing revolution of the 1970s-80s was driven by hobbyists and enthusiasts before the industry became commercialized. While the US's Homebrew Computer Club is well-documented, less is known about similar movements in other countries.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- May 14, 2026 at 08:57 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10