Video History Project

Chronology

Computer introductions

Date
1978
Computer introductions: Epson dot matrix printer, Atari 400 and 800 personal computers
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"Computer introductions." Video History Project, Experimental Television Center, 2011. https://www.videohistoryproject.org/computer-introductions.

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