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The january 1975 issue of popular electronics had the altair computer on the cover and this launched the home computer revolution. There is debate about what machine was the first personal computer, the altair 8800 1975, the mark8 1974, or even back to kenbak1 1971. Popular electronics january 1975 stockmarketobservations. January 1975 boatin car cycle mcd pnolagraphy and 3579 and topopul.
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