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designer = [[Acorn Computers]], [[BBC]]| | designer = [[Acorn Computers]], [[BBC]]| | ||
manufacturer = [[Acorn Computers]]| | manufacturer = [[Acorn Computers]]| | ||
cpu = 2 MHz [[MOS Technology]] [[6512]]| | cpu = 2 MHz [[MOS Technology]] [[6502]] or [[6512]]| | ||
gpu = 640×256, 8 colors| | gpu = 640×256, 8 colors| | ||
ram = Model A and B: 16-32 KB<br />Model B+: 64-128 KB<br />Master: 128 KB<br />32-128 KB ROM, up to 272 KB| | ram = Model A and B: 16-32 KB<br />Model B+: 64-128 KB<br />Master: 128 KB<br />32-128 KB ROM, up to 272 KB| | ||
media = [[Compact cassette]], [[floppy disk]] (optional)| | media = [[Compact cassette]], [[floppy disk]] (optional)| | ||
release = December 1, 1981| | release = United Kingdom: December 1, 1981| | ||
added_to_museum = Not yet| | added_to_museum = Not yet| | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
The [[ | The [[British Broadcasting Corporation]] developed the [[BBC Computer Literacy Project]] beginning in [[1979]]. | ||
The BBC searched for a computer to headlight the computer and chose the successor to the [[Acorn]] [[Atom]], codenamed the Proton. The BBC signed a contract with Acorn around February 1981, and in June, the final specifications for the BBC Micro were decided. | The BBC searched for a computer to headlight the computer and chose the successor to the [[Acorn]] [[Atom]], codenamed the Proton. The BBC signed a contract with Acorn around February 1981, and in June, the final specifications for the BBC Micro were decided. | ||
The BBC Micro Model A was released on December 1, [[1981]] and the | The BBC Micro Model A was released on December 1, [[1981]] and the Computer Literacy Project launched in March [[1982]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
BBC Micro computers were sold from December 1, [[1981]] to [[1994]]. | |||
==Legacy== | |||
The legacy of the BBC Micro remains, even after its heyday. Independent, unlicensed games continue to be produced for the system to this day. | |||
==Digital BBC Micro games owned by WEC Museum== | ==Digital BBC Micro games owned by WEC Museum== | ||
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Martin Hollis]] | | style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | [[Martin Hollis]] | ||
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1984 | | style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 1984 | ||
| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | | | style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; text-align:center" | 2023 flicker-free version by [[Colin Hoad]]. | ||
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| BBC Micro | |
| Designer | Acorn Computers, BBC |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Acorn Computers |
| CPU | 2 MHz MOS Technology 6502 or 6512 |
| Graphics | 640×256, 8 colors |
| Memory | Model A and B: 16-32 KB Model B+: 64-128 KB Master: 128 KB 32-128 KB ROM, up to 272 KB |
| Media | Compact cassette, floppy disk (optional) |
| Released | United Kingdom: December 1, 1981 |
| Added to Museum | Not yet |
BBC Micro is a line of computers.
History
The British Broadcasting Corporation developed the BBC Computer Literacy Project beginning in 1979.
The BBC searched for a computer to headlight the computer and chose the successor to the Acorn Atom, codenamed the Proton. The BBC signed a contract with Acorn around February 1981, and in June, the final specifications for the BBC Micro were decided.
The BBC Micro Model A was released on December 1, 1981 and the Computer Literacy Project launched in March 1982.
Release
BBC Micro computers were sold from December 1, 1981 to 1994.
Legacy
The legacy of the BBC Micro remains, even after its heyday. Independent, unlicensed games continue to be produced for the system to this day.
Digital BBC Micro games owned by WEC Museum
| Title | Developer | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowvaders | Martin Hollis | 1984 | 2023 flicker-free version by Colin Hoad. |
