page_title: IMSAI 8080
hierarchical_section_title: IMSAI 8080
caption_attribution_description: English: IMSAI VDP-40 desktop computer of 1977-1979. Intel 8085, 32 or 64 kB RAM, two 80/160 kB floppy disk drives, S-100 bus. 2 kB monitor ROM, 2 kB video ROM
context_page_description: The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus. It was a clone of its main competitor, the earlier MITS Altair 8800. The IMSAI is largely regarded as the first "clone" microcomputer. The IMSAI machine ran a highly modified version of the CP/M operating system called IMDOS. It was developed, manufactured and sold by IMS Associates, Inc. In total, between 17,000 and 20,000 units were produced from 1975 to 1978.
context_section_description: The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus. It was a clone of its main competitor, the earlier MITS Altair 8800. The IMSAI is largely regarded as the first "clone" microcomputer. The IMSAI machine ran a highly modified version of the CP/M operating system called IMDOS. It was developed, manufactured and sold by IMS Associates, Inc. (later renamed IMSAI Manufacturing Corp). In total, between 17,000 and 20,000 units were produced from 1975 to 1978.
caption: IMSAI VDP-40 desktop computer of 1977-1979. Intel 8085, 32KB/64 kb RAM, 2x fdd 80/160 kb, S100 Bus. 2kb monitor ROM, 2kb Video ROM
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