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Delighted Every commissioned me to write this.

More Ron Swanson than Elon Musk, Altair inventor Ed Roberts created the PC industry. Then, at the height of his wealth and influence, decided to walk away.

This is his story.

If you enjoy it, share it and let Every know!

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every.to · The Secret Father of Modern ComputingHow Ed Roberts created the personal computer industry—and then walked away
tinydoctor

@garius The first personal 'puter I built with a friend was based on the z80 microprocessor, but I did not know the story of Ed Roberts. Thank you.