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pokerfan

(27,677 posts) Mon Apr 9, 2012, 11:09 PM Apr 2012

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Speaking of first computers, Jack Tramiel passed away today

founder of Commodore International

After surviving imprisonment at Auschwitz during WWII Tramiel went on to lead an aspiring life. Probably best know for Commodore International, and in the gaming community at large.

http://www.slashgear.com/commodore-founder-and-computer-legend-jack-tramiel-passes-away-09222143/

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Speaking of first computers, Jack Tramiel passed away today (Original Post) pokerfan Apr 2012 OP

May he rest in peace. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2012 #1

The Commodore 64 was revolutionary for its time pokerfan Apr 2012 #2

yes, indeed. We used them where I worked...too many years ago. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2012 #3

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)

1. May he rest in peace.

Reply to pokerfan (Original post)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 11:30 PM

Apr 2012

My condolences to the family.

pokerfan

(27,677 posts)

2. The Commodore 64 was revolutionary for its time

Reply to Tuesday Afternoon (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 11:52 PM

Apr 2012

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)

3. yes, indeed. We used them where I worked...too many years ago.

Reply to pokerfan (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 11:56 PM

Apr 2012

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