Also, the final installment of the excellent DEC pdp-8 history. The Society is dedicated to preserving older and classic computer hardware, software and literature while educating and helping it's members as well as the general public. The Society and it's magazine were started in the pioneering spirit of the early computer clubs. One of the most famous groups was the Homebrew Computer Club from the San Francisco Bay area started in March of 1975. No other single organization helped to spawn more of today's computer legends than did Homebrew.
Many people have fond memories of their early computing days.
The Historical Computer Society intends to become the authority in the community of retired personal computers. Hundreds of old computers are thrown out everyday by Americans as junk, but HCS believes that these outmoded machines have value. HCS can help owners find answers about system operation, peripherals, software, books, magazines and service.