Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Guide to the West Coast Computer Faire Collection
NMAH.AC.1118
Table of Contents
Administrative Information
Repository Information
Archives Center, National Museum of American History, 2007
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 1100, MRC 601
Washington, D.C., 20013-7012
Phone: 202-633-3270
archivescenter@si.edu
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use note
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning intellectual property rights. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
This collection was donated by Ernie Jones on October 20, 2007.
Processing Information note
Processed by Robert Ageton (volunteer), November, 2007; supervised by Alison Oswald, archivist.
Summary Information
- Repository
- Archives Center, National Museum of American History
- Creator - (collector,
- Jones, Ernie
- Title
- West Coast Computer Faire Collection
- ID
- NMAH.AC.1118
- Date
- 1980
- Date
- 1977
- Extent
- 1 Cubic feet; 1 box
- Language
- English
- Language of Materials note
- Some materials in Japanese.
- Abstract
- Collection contains product literature, newsletters, and other hand-outs collected from exhibitors by Ernie Jones, a faire attendee. The First West Coast Computer Faire was held in San Francisco, California on April 15-17, 1977, and the Fifth West Coast Computer Faire was held on March 14-16, 1980.
Preferred Citation note
West Coast Computer Faire Collection, 1977, 1980, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
Biographical/Historical note
The West Coast Computer Faire was an annual computer industry conference and exposition that was often held in San Francisco. The first faire was held in 1977 at the San Francisco Auditorium and Brooks Hall. It was organized by Jim Warren and Bob Reiling. At the time it was the biggest computer show in the world, intended to popularize the personal computer in the home. However, Apple stopped exhibiting at the West Coast Computer Faire, refusing to exhibit at any show other than COMDEX that also had PC based exhibits. In 1983, Warren sold the rights to the Faire for US$3 million to Prentice Hall, who later sold it to Sheldon Adelson, the owner of Interface Group and COMDEX. In total, sixteen shows were held, with the last in 1992. The Fifth West Coast Computer Faire was held from March 14-16, 1980 in San Francisco and its focus was intelligent machines for home, business and industry.
Scope and Contents note
Collection is divided into two series: 1977 Faire Materials and 1980 Faire Materials. In some instances, the dates associated with the materials are recorded. Otherwise, all materials are dated 1977 or 1980. The 1977 and 1980 Faires were held at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium and Brooks Hall. The programs for the faires include the schedule at a glance, list of sessions, advertisements, lists of exhibitors and booth, and the conference proceedings from previous fairs. The materials contain product literature for computer hardware and software, publications, newsletters, journals, advertisements, and other computer-related information. The fairs included papers, talks, demonstrations, and exhibits.
Arrangement note
The collection organized into two series.
Series 1: 1977 Faire Materials
Series 2: 1980 Faire Materials
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Advertisements--20th century.
- Handbills
Subject(s)
- Computers
- Exhibitions--1960-1990.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements note
Gloves must be worn when handling unprotected photographs and negatives.
Collection Inventory
Series 1: 1977 Faire Materials |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Program, 1977 April |
1 | 1 | ||
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Alpha Micros Systems, 1977 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Altair Software Distribution Company, 1977 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Associated Electronics Company, 1977 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Advanced Microcomputer Products, 1977 |
1 | 5 | ||
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ALF Products, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Alpha Microsystems, 1977 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Association For Computing Machinery, 1977 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Billings Computer Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Board Byters 1976, 1977 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Byte Shop, 1977 |
1 | 11 | ||
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California Business Machines, 1977 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Center for the Study of the Future, 1977 |
1 | 13 | ||
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Comptex, 1977 |
1 | 14 | ||
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Computer Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 15 | ||
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Computalker Consultants, 1977 |
1 | 16 | ||
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Computer Kits, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 17 | ||
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Computer Music Journal, 1977 |
1 | 18 | ||
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Compu/Time Price List, 1977 |
1 | |||
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Creative Micro Systems, 1977 |
1 | 20 | ||
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Cromemco Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 21 | ||
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Custom Computer Systems, 1977 |
1 | 22 | ||
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DAJEN Electronics, 1977 |
1 | 23 | ||
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Data Terminal and Communications, 1976 |
1 | 24 | ||
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Davis Laboratories, 1977 |
1 | 25 | ||
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Digital Components Group, 1977 |
1 | 26 | ||
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Digital Electronics Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 27 | ||
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Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 28 | ||
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The Digital Group, 1977 |
1 | 29 | ||
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Digital Projects, 1977 |
1 | 30 | ||
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Digital Systems, 1977 |
1 | 31 | ||
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Dilithium Press, 1977 |
1 | 32 | ||
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E. Berg Publications, 1977 |
1 | 33 | ||
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Electron Tool Company, 1977 |
1 | 34 | ||
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E and L Instruments, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 35 | ||
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E and L Pfeiffer Computer Products, 1977 |
1 | 36 | ||
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Eidetic Designs, undated |
1 | 37 | ||
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Electronic Control Technology, 1977 |
1 | 38 | ||
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Electronic Music Productions, 1977 |
1 | 39 | ||
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Escon (Impact Printer), 1977 |
1 | 40 | ||
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Extensys Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 41 | ||
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Forethought Products, 1977 |
1 | 42 | ||
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Galaxy Systems, 1977 |
1 | 43 | ||
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GNAT Computers, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 44 | ||
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Hal Communications Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 45 | ||
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Hayden Book Company, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 46 | ||
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Heuristics, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 47 | ||
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Hot Line, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 48 | ||
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Ibex Company, 1977 |
1 | 49 | ||
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ICS Computer Equipment Sales, 1977 |
1 | 50 | ||
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Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computer Society, 1977 |
1 | 51 | ||
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Information Terminals Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 52 | ||
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Integrated Computer Systems, 1977 |
1 | 53 | ||
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Integrated Research Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 54 | ||
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Intel Corporation, 1975 |
1 | 55 | ||
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Ithaca Audio, 1977 |
1 | 56 | ||
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Kathryn Atwood Enterprises, 1977 |
1 | 57 | ||
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Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, 1977 |
1 | 58 | ||
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Logical Services, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 59 | ||
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Logistics, 1977 |
1 | 60 | ||
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Meca, 1977 |
1 | 61 | ||
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M and M Enterprises, 1977 |
1 | 62 | ||
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Microcomputer Associates, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 63 | ||
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Micro Designs, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 64 | ||
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1976 Mini/Micro Computer Conference and Exposition, 1977 |
1 | 65 | ||
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Micro-Term, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 66 | ||
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Midwest Scientific Instruments, 1977 |
1 | 67 | ||
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Mikkuiya Data Systems, 1977 |
1 | 68 | ||
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Mini Term Associates, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 69 | ||
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Mountain Hardware, 1977 |
1 | 70 | ||
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Mr. Calculator, 1977 |
1 | 71 | ||
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MUG (programming language), 1977 |
1 | 72 | ||
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Mullen Computer Boards, 1977 |
1 | 73 | ||
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National Multiplex Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 74 | ||
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National Semiconductor Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 75 | ||
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North Star Computers, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 76 | ||
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Ohio Scientific Instruments, 1977 |
1 | 77 | ||
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Pacific Office Systems, 1977 |
1 | 78 | ||
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PAIA Electronics, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 79 | ||
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Parasitic Engineering, 1977 |
1 | 80 | ||
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PARSEC, 1977 |
1 | 81 | ||
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Peoples Computer Company, 1977 |
1 | 82 | ||
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Peripheral Vision, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 83 | ||
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PerSci, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 84 | ||
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Perteck Computer Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 85 | ||
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Poly Paks, 1977 |
1 | 86 | ||
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Prentice-Hall, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 87 | ||
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Prime Radix, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 88 | ||
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Processor Technology, 1977 |
1 | 89 | ||
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Promedics Data Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 90 | ||
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PSR, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 91 | ||
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Realistic Controls Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 92 | ||
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Recreational Computer Centers, 1977 |
1 | 93 | ||
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Rigel Four, 1977 |
1 | 94 | ||
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RMQ Systems, 1977 |
1 | 95 | ||
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ROM Publications Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 96 | ||
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S100 Computer Products, 1977 |
1 | 97 | ||
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Sargent's Distributing, 1977 |
1 | 98 | ||
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Smoke Signal Broadcasting, 1977 |
1 | 99 | ||
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Software Technology Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 100 | ||
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Southern California Computer Society, 1977 |
1 | 101 | ||
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Southwest Technical Products Corporation, 1977 |
1 | 102 | ||
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Sunrise Electronics, 1977 |
1 | 103 | ||
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Sylvan Hills Laboratory, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 104 | ||
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Symbiotic Systems, 1977 |
1 | 105 | ||
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Tab Books, 1977 |
1 | 106 | ||
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Technical Design Labs, 1977 |
1 | 107 | ||
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T and H Engineering, 1977 |
1 | 108 | ||
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Ultra-Violet Products, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 109 | ||
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Department of Computer Science, University of California, 1977 |
1 | 110 | ||
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Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, 1977 |
1 | 111 | ||
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Vector Graphic, Incorporated, 1977 |
1 | 112 | ||
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Video Terminal Technology, 1977 |
1 | 113 | ||
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Western Data System, 1977 |
1 | 114 | ||
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Wave Mate, 1977 |
1 | 115 | ||
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Zybek, 1977 |
1 | 116 | ||
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Series 2: 1980 Faire Materials |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Program, 1980 March |
1 | 117 | ||
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Ad Tech Power, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 118 | ||
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Advanced Computer Products, 1980 |
1 | 119 | ||
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Allen Gelder and Company, 1980 |
1 | 120 | ||
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American Terminal Leasing Company, 1980 |
1 | 121 | ||
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Apple Computer, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 122 | ||
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Apple Orchard, 1980 |
1 | 123 | ||
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Applied Digital Data Systems, Incorporated, 1978 |
1 | 124 | ||
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Arkenstone, Incorporated, undated |
1 | 125 | ||
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Business Microproducts-Division of The Ready Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 126 | ||
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California Pacific Computer Company, 1980 |
1 | 127 | ||
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Cameo Data Systems, 1980 |
1 | 128 | ||
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Casheab, 1980 |
1 | 129 | ||
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CMC Marketing Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 130 | ||
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Commodore Business Machines, 1980 |
1 | 131 | ||
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Commline, 1979 September-October |
1 | 132 | ||
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CompuMax Associates, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 133 | ||
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Complete Business Services Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 134 | ||
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Computer Connection, 1980 |
1 | 135 | ||
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Computer Information Exchange, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 136 | ||
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Computer Pathways Unlimited, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 137 | ||
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Computer Shopper, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 138 | ||
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Compumart, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 139 | ||
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CompuServe, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 140 | ||
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Computalker Consultants, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 141 | ||
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Computronics, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 142 | ||
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Creative Computing Press, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 143 | ||
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Creative Computing Software, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 144 | ||
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Cromenco, Incorporated, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 145 | ||
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Datametrics Corporation, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 146 | ||
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Digital Design, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 147 | ||
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Digital Graphic Systems, 1980 March 15 |
1 | 148 | ||
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Dynabyte, 1980 |
1 | 149 | ||
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EXO Electronics Company, 1980 |
1 | 150 | ||
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Dilithium Press, 1980 |
1 | 152 | ||
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Edu-Ware Services, Incorporated, 1980 March |
1 | 152 | ||
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Electrolabs, 1980 |
1 | 153 | ||
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Electronic Data Systems Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 154 | ||
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Enerpac, 1979 |
1 | 155 | ||
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Exatron, 1980 |
1 | 156 | ||
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General Eclectics, 1980 |
1 | 157 | ||
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General Electric Company, 1980 |
1 | 158 | ||
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Graham-Dorian Software Systems, Incorporated, 1980 Spring |
1 | 159 | ||
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Grass Valley Computer Systems, 1980 |
1 | 160 | ||
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Guidance to Japan Micro Computer Club, 1980 |
1 | 161 | ||
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Heathkit Computer, 1980 |
1 | 162 | ||
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Hewlett Packard Journal, 1980 June |
1 | 163 | ||
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Information Unlimited Software, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 164 | ||
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Intelligent Business Machines (IBM), 1980 |
1 | 165 | ||
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Intertec Data Systems, 1980 |
1 | 166 | ||
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JADE Computer Products, 1980 |
1 | 167 | ||
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John Bell Engineering, 1980 |
1 | 168 | ||
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Johnson Associates Software, 1980 |
1 | 169 | ||
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Level IV Products, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 170 | ||
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Lobo Drives International, 1980 |
1 | 171 | ||
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Magnolia Microsystems, 1980 |
1 | 172 | ||
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M and R Enterprises, 1980 |
1 | 173 | ||
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Marinchip Systems, 1980 |
1 | 174 | ||
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MicroAge, 1980 |
1 | 175 | ||
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Micro-AP, 1980 |
1 | 176 | ||
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Microcomputer Consultants, 1980 |
1 | 177 | ||
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MicroDaSys, 1980 |
1 | 178 | ||
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Micromation, 1979 December 31 |
1 | 179 | ||
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Micromation, 1980 |
1 | 180 | ||
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Micro Matrix, 1980 |
1 | 181 | ||
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Micro Peripheral, 1980 |
1 | 182 | ||
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Microsoft, 1980 |
1 | 183 | ||
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MicroSun, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 184 | ||
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Micro Technology Unlimited, 1980 |
1 | 185 | ||
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Microwave General, 1980 |
1 | 186 | ||
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MQI (computer products), 1980 |
1 | 187 | ||
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Newman Computer Exchange, 1980 |
1 | 188 | ||
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Osborne Library of Microcomputer Books and Software, 1980 February |
1 | 189 | ||
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Personal Software, Incorporated (catalog), 1980 Spring |
1 | 190 | ||
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Phase One Systems, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 191 | ||
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PMS Pacific Mountain States Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 192 | ||
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Priority Electronics, 1980 |
1 | 193 | ||
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Processor Technology Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 194 | ||
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Programma Computer Products, 1980 |
1 | 195 | ||
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Programma International, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 196 | ||
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Quasar Data Products, 1980 |
1 | 197 | ||
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Radio Corporation of America (RCA), 1980 |
1 | 198 | ||
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Radio Corporation of America (RCA) Micro Computer Products, 1980 |
1 | 199 | ||
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R-Factor Computer Concerns, 1980 |
1 | 200 | ||
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Racet Computes, 1980 |
1 | 201 | ||
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Retail Services, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 202 | ||
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Small Business Applications, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 203 | ||
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Southwest Technical Products Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 204 | ||
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Strobe, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 205 | ||
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Structured Systems Group, Incorporated, 1980 |
1 | 206 | ||
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Synergistic Software, 1980 |
1 | 207 | ||
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Systems Formulate Corporation, 1980 |
1 | 208 | ||
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Vandata, 1980 |
1 | 209 | ||
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Videx, 1980 |
1 | 210 | ||
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Western Union Data Services, 1980 |
1 | 211 | ||
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XYMEC, 1980 |
1 | 212 | ||
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