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    The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    At the recent re-opening of the Museum of Computing, Steve chats to Simon Webb, curator of the museum, about some of the iconic exhibits they have on display... get ready for a Commodore Pet and a ZX81!
    Watch the show.

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    Which version of the Pet?

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    The Osborne Effect?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_effect

    Even though that is the name given to the effect of pre-announcing future products having a detremental effect on the sales of existing products, it would appear that the source of the name is a myth.

    Oh and surely The National Museum of Computing deserves more coverage?

    http://www.tnmoc.org/

    http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-social...er-2009-a.html

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    That presenter bloke looks pretty handsome.
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    Wow, same hair!
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    I have the version of the atari that was shown.

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    Quote Originally Posted by Funkstar View Post
    The Osborne Effect?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_effect

    Even though that is the name given to the effect of pre-announcing future products having a detremental effect on the sales of existing products, it would appear that the source of the name is a myth.

    Oh and surely The National Museum of Computing deserves more coverage?

    http://www.tnmoc.org/

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    I haven't seen a BBC Micro in years! I remember the keys were easy to prise off and re-arrange and thats about it!

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    Re: The Museum of Computing - classic computer history!

    I used to have one of those PET things! My dad brought me it home from an office clearance when i was about 8! Lol!!

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