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50 years ago the Homebrew Computer Club met for the first time - and sparked a technological revolution
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak showed off the first Apple computer to the Homebrew Computer Club. Bill Gates was a member, too.
Apple/ZDNETIn March 1975, The Eagles' Best of My Love, was the number one song, the top box office movie was The Godfather Part II, and All in the Family was the most popular TV show. The club played a pivotal role in democratizing access to computers and showed that these machines could be personal tools, not just devices for large corporations or research institutions. Although the Homebrew Computer Club officially disbanded in 1986, its spirit of innovation, collaboration, and Do-It-Yourself ethos inspires makers and tech enthusiasts globally today.
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