VIC-20

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VIC-20 (called VC-20 in some countries) was one of the first largely widespread personal computer made by Commodore. More than 2,500,000 units were sold all over the world. Linus Torvalds's first computer was a VIC-20.

Technical specifications

  • 8-bit architecture
  • 6502 processor (1 MHz)
  • 5.5 ko RAM (3.5 ko free for Basic)
  • 20 ko ROM
  • Proprietary connectors