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History Computer Revolution in 1983 Socialist Yugoslavia

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Start date Oct 25, 2024
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In 1983, a Yugoslavian engineer developed a microcomputer to provide access to computing in a country restricted by strict import regulations. This innovative device was built around a Zilog Z80 CPU and utilized software to manage the display, resulting in a slower performance compared to other systems. The creation of this microcomputer, known as the Galaksija, represented a significant step in democratizing technology in socialist Yugoslavia, allowing locals to experience computing capabilities that were otherwise unavailable.

Oct 25, 2024

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In 1983, a Yugoslavian engineer created a small computer that gave fellow Yugoslavians a taste of computing that they couldn't get otherwise because of strict import rules.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2...ban-on-home-computers-in-socialist-yugoslavia

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The microcomputer was based on a Zilog Z80 cpu and used software to drive the display so that it ran slower than other implementations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galaksija_(computer)

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