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Re: Apple II vs Atari 800
- Subject: Re: Apple II vs Atari 800
- From: "N.N. Thayer" <nnthayer@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:01:52 -0700 (PDT)
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On Apr 13, 7:36 pm, "Jack Tseng" <tse...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> In 1980, Apple II graphics/sound looks limited.. Graphics on the games look
> very terrible... Sound is not good. Atari graphics/sound are better than
> Apple II.. Why did many companies make the games for Apple more than Atari?
>
> I attended to the computer class in the elementary school. There were many
> Apple computers in the most school. Can anyone tell me a reason why the
> school chooses Apple even thought the graphics and music were terrible?
>
> Thanks!
> Jack
To partly answer your question, here is an *awesome* interview that
covers the origins of MECC, who was instrumental in establishing the
Apple II as the K-12 standard:
http://www.cbi.umn.edu/oh/pdf.phtml?id=177
The interview is done within the larger context of the evolution of
educational computing, and the related financial, technical, and
bureaucratic challenges. Fascinating and informative reading.