Programmeerimiskeel
It is made available
for Intel 8080A Zilog Z-80 based CP/M-80 systems. written by Seymour Rubenstein
Microsoft announces Microsoft BASIC 8086 at the National Computer Conference.]
July
CompuServe begins a service to computer hobbyists called MicroNET, offering bulletin
boards, databases, and games.
Clive Sinclair creates Sinclair Research.
August
Microsoft releases its Assembler language for 8080/Z80 microprocessors.
Wayne Ratliff develops the Vulcan database program (Ashton-Tate later markets it as dBase
II).
September
Motorola's 68000 16-bit microprocessor appears. It uses 68,000 transistors, giving it its
name.
October
2.5 years after the introduction of the Apple II, 50,000 units have been sold.
Personal Software releases VisiCalc for the Apple II, for US$100.
Atari begins shipping the Atari 400 and Atari 800 personal computers. The 400 comes with
8KB, selling for US$550. The 800 sells for US$1000.