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What was the significance of the 6502's introduction in 1975?
What was the significance of the 6502's introduction in 1975?
The 6502 was the least expensive microprocessor on the market, causing rapid decreases in pricing across the entire processor market and sparking a series of projects that resulted in the home computer revolution of the early 1980s.
Who designed the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor?
Who designed the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor?
Chuck Peddle led a small team for MOS Technology that designed the 6502 microprocessor.
Which companies produced popular video game consoles and home computers using the 6502?
Which companies produced popular video game consoles and home computers using the 6502?
Companies like Atari, Apple, Nintendo, Commodore, and others used the 6502 or variations of its basic design for their products.
What happened to MOS Technology after the introduction of the 6502?
What happened to MOS Technology after the introduction of the 6502?
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What development by the Western Design Center occurred in 1981 related to the 6502?
What development by the Western Design Center occurred in 1981 related to the 6502?
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Who conceived the Z80 microprocessor?
Who conceived the Z80 microprocessor?
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When were the first working samples of the Z80 delivered?
When were the first working samples of the Z80 delivered?
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What type of systems was the Z80 mainly aimed at?
What type of systems was the Z80 mainly aimed at?
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Which company built its own chip factories with the revenue from the Z80?
Which company built its own chip factories with the revenue from the Z80?
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Name one of the widely used CPUs in desktop and home computers from the 1970s to the mid-1980s.
Name one of the widely used CPUs in desktop and home computers from the 1970s to the mid-1980s.
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