Dates In History
1980 [Detail]
| 29th January | Sinclair launches the ZX80 |
| February 1980 | College Software Contest [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | Talkback Tina won't keep you waiting [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | By Jupiter! Have no fear [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | Now a laser network? [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | Beginner's guide to level II [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | End of the line for QWERTY? [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980 |
| February 1980 | Bar code labels for hobbyists [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | Expandable system [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | High Street retailers jumps on bandwagon [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | Dixons set up subsidiary [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | Industrial interfaces [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | Heath turns on the heat [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| February 1980 | Exponential market [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1980, Volume 3, Issue 2 |
| March 1980 | Acorn releases the Acorn Atom |
| March 1980 | Rolls-Royce among calculators here [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | Football-crazy! [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | A brilliant notion (though we say it ourselves) [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | Handy debug tool for novices [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | Corvus gets back-up [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | Double-density discs on the way [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| March 1980 | Complete off-the-shelf applications systems [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980, Volume 3, Issue 3 |
| March 1980 | 'Million jobs in four years' - industry minister [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1980 |
| April 1980 | Sinclair pocket micro début [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | Human factor in computer crime [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | UK firm grabs US Cobol business [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | Keen attack on small-scale user market [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | Around the dealers [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | New maths chips [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| April 1980 | Jap challenge to NEB's helping hand [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1980, Volume 3, Issue 4 |
| May 1980 | Fire poses security problem for micros [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Hearing tested with the Pet [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | PO approval for Apple [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | New system [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Challenge to schools [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Memorial lecture [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | World's first 6MB floppy drive [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Turing Trust discourse [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Copyright protection proposals [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| May 1980 | Flexibility is main virtue of Nascom System 80 [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1980, Volume 3, Issue 5 |
| 19th May | Apple announces the Apple III |
| June 1980 | Schools given Apples worth £30,000 [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Home computer which talks [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Best-selling software [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Disc covers [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Good home needed for PDP-15 [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Simple, but effective [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Survey shows satisfaction [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Special prize for inventiveness [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Programmer-time savings [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Free maintenance service [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Software company based on years of study [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | New graphics board [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Nascom word-processing package [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | Geest family [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | U.K. factory for Puma robot [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| June 1980 | IBM stand-alone [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1980, Volume 3, Issue 6 |
| July 1980 | Fujitsu hard discs move into Europe [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | Apple aims for Cork [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | ZX-80 and MicroAce settle their differences [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | Space Invader challenge [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | Deep Thought developed [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | New industrial micro from Data Applications [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | NewBrain is latest hand-held machine to enter the field [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | Dazzling the micromice [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | Nascom calls in receiver [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | 380-Zs offered as prize in DoI competition [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| July 1980 | NCC Anaheim report [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1980, Volume 3, Issue 7 |
| August 1980 | Exidy withdraws from microcomputer market [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | New range of software at substantially lower cost [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Bureau offers new microlink [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Teletext colour graphics add-on board for Nascom [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | 64K RAM chip steps forward [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Memorex makes fresh advance with first removable-storage mini disc system [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | First floppy disc drive for the AIM-65 [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | High technology must have venture capital [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Linker merges programs [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Rescue bid for Nascom [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| August 1980 | Pet Show report [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1980, Volume 3, Issue 8 |
| September 1980 | Prestel fails to find expected success [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Human brain still ahead [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Survey reveals unknown facts about computing in schools [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Latest Pet-compatible floppy drive will double on-line data storage [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Fortronic has new system [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Ascribe has Arabic character capability [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Uncertainty over future of Nascom does not stop new wave of add-ons [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Literacy for micro is here [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Inmos decision [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| September 1980 | Cash and chip shortages put firms in financial straits [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1980, Volume 3, Issue 9 |
| October 1980 | ZX-80 wins extra power from latest add-ons [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Less weight, more space [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Why people buy micros [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Tandy begins attack on market for pocket computers with Sharp deal [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | MTC Pilot guides Pet to computer-aided teaching [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Vero extends Eurocard [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Recession could lead to boom in computing [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | New low price starts Superbrain storm [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Easy software transfer [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Microspeech 2 gives vocal support to progress in voice synthesis [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Expansion for Superboard [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Users' bid to buy Nascom fails as receiver accepts another offer [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | No exit for Exidy [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | New LX-500 Computer [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Monitor EPROM produced for Ohio micros [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Z-80 operating system [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | Graphics is growing reveals industry report [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | MUSE to receive cash support for software-transfer project [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| October 1980 | First British chess computer has recording facility and 13 levels [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1980, Volume 3, Issue 10 |
| November 1980 | Sinclair reveals plans for ZX-80 expansion [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Music with TRS-80 [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Home study of Z-8000 [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Hard-disc controller eases back-up and maintenance [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Director chosen for State scheme to develop schools computing [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Delay for Pet disc drive [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | First wave of business programs launched for Pet 8000 series [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Anadex solves printer error [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Industrial measurements from I/O subsystem which works with all types of micro [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | New share market may help micro firms raise capital [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Software at WH Smith [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Increased computer thefts lead to more security devices [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | U.K. machines for Compec [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | New ROM for Level II [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Micromouse [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| November 1980 | Compec Preview [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1980, Volume 3, Issue 11 |
| 6th November | Microsoft signs contract with IBM to create MS-DOS |
| December 1980 | Nascom's buyer brings cash and new projects [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | 'New information technology department should be formed' [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | U.S. chips to dominate [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | ZX-80 ROM withdrawn [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Two new Chess Challenger models released for Christmas period [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Micro threat to future of TV [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | APL versions available for Black Box and Superbrain [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Government takes decision on data-privacy laws [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | More State involvement in micros urged by Labour report [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Unihammer single-needle has full graphics capability [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Accurate high-speed drawing with latest package for Apple II [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Junk market in computers [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | It's vive la micro différence at France's Sicob exhibition [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Survey-analysis program helps process gathered data [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| December 1980 | Systems Bs for university lab [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1980, Volume 3, Issue 12 |
| 12th December | Apple floats on the stock market |
