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Author : E. Bolognesi
12 November 2021, 2:17 pm
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to meet, online, Mr. David H. Ahl, the legendary founder of the Creative Computing magazine. It was unexpected, and I was so happy to start exchanging messages with him. David Ahl is a real visionary. He created Creative Computing, the first magazine dedicated to home computers, in 1974, even before home computers existed! David Ahl is also the author of several books, including BASIC COMPUTER GAMES, the first programming book to sell more than one mln copies. Mr. Ahl agreed to do a virtual interview that I'm publishing here. Enjoy!
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16 October 2021, 12:18 pm
I published the first part of this article precisely two years ago, it took a lot to complete the second part, but finally, it's here. I hope you will enjoy it!
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21 December 2019, 10:59 am
Legendary engineer Chuck Peddle died on December 15, 2019. In case you didn't know, Chuck Peddle is the creator of the 6502 chip, the 8-bit microprocessor that started the home computer revolution. He also designed the KIM-1, probably the world's first single-board computer, and the Commodore PET, one of the first three personal computers, released in 1977.
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17 September 2019, 5:19 pm
This is the final chapter of the first part of my article about the history of computer games.
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16 September 2019, 5:19 pm
Let's continue our journey with the fourth chapter of the series.
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15 September 2019, 5:19 pm
It's time to start talking about real games in this third chapter of the series.
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