How the Altair 8800 Launched the PC Revolution

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of the Altair 8800, the 1975 microcomputer kit that ignited the personal computer revolution. They trace its debut on the cover of Popular Electronics, the vision of MITS founder Ed Roberts, and why basing it on Intel's 8080 processor was a game-changer. They explore the open S-100 bus architecture that let hobbyists tinker and expand the machine, and the pivotal moment when Bill Gates and Paul Allen called up offering to write a BASIC interpreter—effectively launching Microsoft. The episode also touches on the Homebrew Computer Club, whose members would go on to shape the industry. Packed with specific details about the machine's specs, price, and impact, this episode shows how one obscure kit from Albuquerque transformed computing from a corporate tool into a personal one. #Altair8800 #MITS #EdRoberts #Intel8080 #BillGates #PaulAllen #Microsoft #BASIC #PopularElectronics #HomebrewComputerClub #PersonalComputerRevolution #Microcomputer #TechnologyHistory #SiliconValley #ComputerHistory #Innovation #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo