The Handy Uses of a Home Computer (Jan, 1970)


	The Handy Uses of a Home Computer (Jan, 1970)

JohnWaterman

5-14-2008 9:34 AM

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JohnWaterman says:

* Planning a dinner menu
* Balancing bank accounts
* Doing school homework
* Figuring out income tax
* Printing invitations
* Keeping the budget

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5-14-2008 9:34 AM

JohnWaterman

So that's what it's for.

5-14-2008 2:31 PM

carrerinyes

OIC...

5-14-2008 8:59 PM

BartendingBear

$8,000, complete. The Teletype terminal costs $110 a month to rent, plus $7.50 per hour of use (snipped for clarity)

Back in 1970 that was some BIG money. One REALLY had to want it to go for that.

5-14-2008 11:40 PM

ratilfar

That is still BIG money. Hell my first computer only cost me $800 and so did my last one!

5-15-2008 5:06 AM

Brimstone

Thanks john, the site seems interesting will bookmark for later perusal.

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