di

Il Commodore 64 compie 40 anni

Il Commodore 64 è stato il computer per le masse, non per le classi agiate. Forse un po’ troppo limitato dal punto di vista tecnologico. Una volta si diceva che la prima auto degli italiani, quella sulla quale centinaia di migliaia di persone avevano imparato a guidare e a girare il Paese, fosse stata la Topolino del 1936. Poi la 500 (quella originale, del 1957), l’auto per milioni di famiglie italiane. E poi la Panda, la Uno, la Punto. Ma qual è stata l’utilitaria di massa, quella che ha fatto muovere i primi passi nell’informatica a milioni di persone domanda

Quel computer si chiama Commodore 64 ed è “nato” esattamente 40 anni fa. È il computer dell’azienda americana Commodore International, fondata da uno degli immigranti più straordinari della storia degli Stati Uniti, cioè Jack Tramiel. Nato Idek Trzmiel da una famiglia ebrea polacca nel 1928 e deportato nel 1939 da Auschwitz in un campo di lavoro, liberato nell’aprile del 1945 dagli americani, Tramiel era immigrato poco dopo negli Usa dove aveva fatto il riparatore di macchine fotografiche e il tassista, tra gli altri lavori. E poi aveva messo su una azienda in Canada per la vendita e la riparazione di macchine per scrivere, che negli anni Cinquanta-Sessanta erano un grande business. Seguendo una intuizione non diversa da quella di Adriano Olivetti, aveva capito che il passaggio successivo era l’automazione degli uffici grazie alla nascente informatica. Ibm, che era una azienda che produceva macchine per scrivere prima di lanciarsi nei computer, lo dimostrava proprio in quegli anni.

La traiettoria elettronica di Tramiel era iniziata con le calcolatrici e poi era passata attraverso il Giappone e il Texas, dove negli anni Sessanta aveva cominciato a mettere assieme pezzetti di tecnologie (la MOS Technology e il produttore di seminconduttori IC) per le calcolatrici. Il suo uomo di punta, il vero genio dietro i computer di Tramiel, cioè Chuck Peddle, intuì che il futuro erano però i computer da ufficio (e non i mainframe) grazie allo sviluppo dei semiconduttori e Tramiel costruì attorno al processore 6502 della MOS Technology il Commodore Pet nel 1977. Erano gli anni dell’Apple II e dell’Atari 800. Commodore si trovò di fronte una notevole competizione alla quale rispose prima con l’interlocutoria Commodore Vic-20 nel 1980 e poi, due anni dopo, con il Commodore 64 Il Commodore 64 o CBM-64 o C64, è stato un computer da record al quale sono stati dedicati interi libri. In produzione per più tempo (dal 1982 al 1994, ben 28 anni) e soprattutto il punto di partenza per due o tre generazioni di utenti informatici della prima ora. Sul suo Basic, il suo Assembly, con i suoi 64 KB di Ram, dischi e unità a nastro, decine di espansioni, sistemi operativi alternativi, modem e sistemi di gestione per BBS o navigare la rete una biblioteca di titoli software pressoché infinita e in cui si trova tutto, dai giochi di avventura agli arcade, dalla videoscrittura, sistemi gestionali, dal software didattico a quello musicale.

Post Views: 816

134 thoughts on “Il Commodore 64 compie 40 anni”

  12. After I originally left a comment I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now whenever a comment is added I receive 4 emails with the exact same comment. Perhaps there is an easy method you are able to remove me from that service? Kudos!

    Rispondi

  13. When I originally left a comment I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now each time a comment is added I recieve four emails with the exact same comment. Perhaps there is an easy method you can remove me from that service? Many thanks!

    Rispondi

  14. When I originally commented I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment is added I recieve 4 emails with the same comment. Is there a way you can remove me from that service? Many thanks!

    Rispondi

  15. After I originally commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now whenever a comment is added I receive four emails with the same comment. There has to be an easy method you are able to remove me from that service? Thank you!

    Rispondi

  17. Do you have a spam issue on this site; I also am a blogger, and I was curious about your situation; we have created some nice methods and we are looking to exchange methods with other folks, be sure to shoot me an e-mail if interested.

    Rispondi

  22. Hi! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog. Is it difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about making my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks

    Rispondi

  24. I used to be recommended this blog through my cousin. I’m not certain whether this put up is written by way of him as no one else realize such special approximately my trouble. You are amazing! Thank you!

    Rispondi

  26. I am not sure where you’re getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this information for my mission.

    Rispondi

  29. Definitely believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the internet the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while people think about worries that they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people could take a signal. Will likely be back to get more. Thanks

    Rispondi

  30. Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.

    Rispondi

  31. Hi just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of the pictures aren’t loading correctly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different browsers and both show the same outcome.

    Rispondi

  32. Does your website have a contact page? I’m having trouble locating it but, I’d like to send you an email. I’ve got some recommendations for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great blog and I look forward to seeing it grow over time.

    Rispondi

  34. Hello this is somewhat of off topic but I was wondering if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding expertise so I wanted to get advice from someone with experience. Any help would be enormously appreciated!

    Rispondi

  37. We are a group of volunteers and opening a brand new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with helpful information to work on. You have done an impressive process and our whole neighborhood shall be thankful to you.

    Rispondi

  48. I don’t even understand how I finished up here, however I believed this publish was great. I do not recognise who you are however definitely you are going to a famous blogger in the event you are not already. Cheers!

    Rispondi

  50. I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Either way keep up the nice quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one nowadays.

    Rispondi

  59. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you some interesting things or suggestions. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I want to read more things about it!

    Rispondi

  60. I’m amazed, I must say. Seldom do I come across a blog that’s both equally educative and amusing, and let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head. The problem is an issue that too few men and women are speaking intelligently about. I’m very happy that I stumbled across this in my hunt for something concerning this.

    Rispondi

  61. Greate pieces. Keep posting such kind of info on your blog.
    Im really impressed by your site.
    Hey there, You have done a fantastic job.
    I will certainly digg it and for my part suggest to my friends.
    I am confident they will be benefited from this website.

    Rispondi

  63. Thanks for the good writeup. It if truth be told used to be a leisure account it. Look complex to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how can we be in contact?

    Rispondi

  65. I used to be suggested this web site via my cousin. I’m no longer certain whether or not this publish is written via him as no one else recognize such distinct about my difficulty. You are wonderful! Thanks!

    Rispondi

  98. Thanks for one’s marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author.I will always bookmark your blog and may come back later in life. I want to encourage one to continue your great job, have a nice afternoon!

    Rispondi

  111. I’m not sure why but this site is loading very slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a issue on my end? I’ll check back later on and see if the problem still exists.

    Rispondi

  114. Having read this I thought it was rather informative. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this content together. I once again find myself personally spending way too much time both reading and posting comments. But so what, it was still worth it!

    Rispondi

  118. Hello! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having difficulty finding one? Thanks a lot!

    Rispondi

  127. Thank you, I’ve just been looking for information about this topic for a while and yours is the greatest I’ve came upon till now. However, what in regards to the bottom line? Are you sure concerning the source?

    Rispondi

  130. https://888starz.net.co/
    888Starz Colombia representa una plataforma de casino online y casa de apuestas que reune mas de 9.500 juegos, incluyendo slots, ruletas y mesas con croupier real y una amplia oferta de deportes que cubre desde la Liga BetPlay hasta la Champions League y esports.

    Rispondi

  131. https://ufc327odds.com/
    This Miami-held light heavyweight title fight at UFC 327 presents a legitimate pick’em for the gambling public, as former titleholder Jiri Prochazka (-142) and on-a-roll knockout specialist Carlos Ulberg (+120) gear up to throw down for the unclaimed belt. The tight odds are a testament to how comparable these two striking specialists really are, creating a scenario where a investment on either man ultimately comes down to which explosive fighting style you anticipate will come out on top.

    Rispondi

  133. I’m not sure where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent information I was looking for this info for my mission.

    Rispondi

  134. This is very fascinating, You’re a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look forward to in the hunt for more of your wonderful post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks

    Rispondi

Rispondi a apostebet Annulla risposta

Il tuo indirizzo email non sarà pubblicato.