Dates In History
1981 [Detail]
| 1981 | Space Shuttle uses Intel 8086 and RCA 1802 |
| January 1981 | Four models in Rair Black Box III range [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | News of Cobol and Coral 66 [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | PC-3200 leads the Sharp attack on business computer market [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Megastore 8in. drive [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | MUSE opens advice centre for teachers [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | 4K RAM for Aim 65 [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Versawriter makes full use of Apple graphics facility [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Comart Communicator may help stem tide of foreign imports [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | New Pasca 640 system [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Most micros bought for business in UK, Europe's top market [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | CP/M-86 for Intel micros [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Vision-80 keeps electronic eye on your security operations [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | New scheme for shares [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Inexpensive fibre optics [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Apple II digital synthesiser can mimic musical instruments [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Aim, Sym video control [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| January 1981 | Still no clear precedent in software copyright cases [News Article] - Practical Computing - January 1981, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| February 1981 | Prestel price to fall with new add-on sets [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Big Ears for speech input [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | 'No software limitation' claim for multi-user UniFlex [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Gemini's twin floppy-disc system is for Nascoms 1 and 2 [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Ohio base in England [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | System for garages [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | New answer to old problem [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | VIC-20 with 32Kbytes will be Commodore's answer to ZX-80 [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Secret settlement in Apple and ITT copyright case [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | BBC TV series aims to remove mystery from microcomputing [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Longer disc life [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Dot-matrix printer has double ingenuity [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Digitronix launches new printer [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Wide range of applications open to Apple bar-code reader [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Software and resources [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Experimental U.S. viewdata service is based on British system [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Better odds for bookies [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Triton 4 offers full integration in business-micro role [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Law has powerful armoury for combatting software piracy [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | Cassette cost to rise [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| February 1981 | New Bill will spark vigorous debate before becoming law [News Article] - Practical Computing - February 1981, Volume 4, Issue 2 |
| March 1981 | New Minister may give micros welcome boost [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981 |
| March 1981 | Interface for Sharp [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Enterprising sixth formers who started a software company [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Superbrain extra power [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Maintenance service [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Administrative dog's-body for vets in form of Verifac system [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | InPet RS232 port widens range of printers used with Pet [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Guarantee of two years [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Computing for the unemployed [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Human speech digital store [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Venture-capital plan in jeopardy after NEB management changes. [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Vector Graphic now has high-resolution board [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Keyboard sounder for ZX-80 removes data-entry problem [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Catching the MBasic bug [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | High-speed Pet printer [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Medical package which will take pressure off overworked nurses [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Software copyright again subject of inconclusive legal action [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | U.S. Wordcheck is latest spelling-correction package [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| March 1981 | Microsystems 81 preview [News Article] - Practical Computing - March 1981, Volume 4, Issue 3 |
| 5th March | Sinclair launches the ZX81 |
| April 1981 | Disc-based HP-83 can run VisiCalc Plus [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | CAD82 call to authors [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Consultancy centre aims to help confused business users [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Cobol now for Z-8000s [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Zork fantasy game [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | New Olivetti computers [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Commercial satellite plan [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Tipping the scales in favour of accurate weight records [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | New 8080/8085 package [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Public-domain Comal to stop use of unstructured Basic in schools [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Superbrain's Teletype role [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Recipe for success [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | DMS 'solves problem' for WordPro and Wordcraft [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Fully-programmable HP-41CV hs big capacity boost [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Printers' system will tackle job costing [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Music board from Nascom [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Dot-matrix colour printer at a competitive price [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Intel's 16K static RAM [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | New S-100 clock works in real time [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Versatile measurement system suits most control applications [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Speech-synthesis board designed for development engineers [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | London Computer Fair preview [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| April 1981 | Homeline cuts costs in property market [News Article] - Practical Computing - April 1981, Volume 4, Issue 4 |
| 3rd April | Osborne launches the first portable computer, the Osborne 1 |
| 12th April | HP-41 calculator Used In Space Shuttle |
| May 1981 | Commodore releases the VIC-20 in Europe and US |
| May 1981 | ZX-81 - lower price for higher performance [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Health hazard of VDUs [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Pet displays in multi-lingual prowess with Cytek device [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Educational grant [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Acorn picked to make new machine for BBC series [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Texas 16-bit TMS-9995 wins added operation speed [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | How you and your machine can make beautiful music [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Keeping school-leavers in the pink and micro firms in the black [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Apple sees to the lighting [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Gateway is Prestel's route into new teletext territory [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Paper Tiger trio [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Triumph-Adler micros enter the field [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Sophisticated Micromodeller to be distributed by ACT [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| May 1981 | Microsense is bought [News Article] - Practical Computing - May 1981, Volume 4, Issue 5 |
| 31st May | Texas Instruments releases the TI99/4A |
| June 1981 | Micro in each school is Thatcher's pledge [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Processor for food industry [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Research project will test down-loading software [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | ApplePilot is latest instruction language [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Raising extra finance [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | BBC's choice of Proton sparks rivals' criticism [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Floppy-disc mailer [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Transatlantic co-operation bears fruit with 5000 series [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Post Office on the line [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | 'Micromainframe' figures high in Commodore's plans [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Just for your benefit [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | New wave of packages joins rising tide of schools software [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | 'You can't beat software pirates', concludes seminar [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Speakeasy S-100 card [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | HP-35/83 packages [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| June 1981 | Real-life simulations for students of applications programming [News Article] - Practical Computing - June 1981, Volume 4, Issue 6 |
| 25th June | Microsoft officially incorporates to become Microsoft, Inc. |
| July 1981 | LSI's M-Three aims at professional market [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Stars of the Pet show [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Second-hand equipment [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Government outlines strategy for national teletext campaign [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Plessey makes micros [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Four software additions to VisiCalc family [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Programming as a cottage industry [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | More powerful Aim 65/40 [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | MicroCobol adherents to form user group [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Software range will draw HP-1000s into world of graphics [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | The future of Nascom at Lucas Logic [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Intel develops removable bubble-memory cassettes [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Extra products to suit Apple [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| July 1981 | Financial support for high technology [News Article] - Practical Computing - July 1981, Volume 4, Issue 7 |
| August 1981 | Microcomputer Show Preview [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Nebula stars in ACT's business systems [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Software for adults only [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Three packages aimed at Sharp MZ-80K [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Resilient floppy discs [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Kennedy with Winchester [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Programmability is key to Texas chips' success [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Genie angles for office image with new range of peripherals [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | In the big league [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | KGB and the dissidents [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Course for laymen [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Business-dominated UK market worth £500 million, report reveals [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Vet's best friend may prove to be paperwork-taming microsystem [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Mainframe link for Pet via control box and software [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Keeping it clean [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| August 1981 | Minister finds funds for information technology [News Article] - Practical Computing - August 1981, Volume 4, Issue 8 |
| 12th August | IBM announces the IBM 5150, the first IBM PC |
| 12th August | Introduction of IBM 5150 Personal Computer |
| September 1981 | The British answer to imported best-sellers [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Reading that matters [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Typesetting standards [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Inexpensive channel to micro communications [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Industrial kit suits systems engineer [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Structured language for Open University [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | A day to be remembered by ZX-80/81 enthusiasts [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Servicing agreements are ABC micros' strong point [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Apple helps chemists swallow stock control's bitter pill [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Hi-Tek and Z-80B [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Touch-screen VDU [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | New range accompanies new name to micro field [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | CP/M users' groupings [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Cleaning package [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| September 1981 | Publicans make moves to put computers behind bars [News Article] - Practical Computing - September 1981, Volume 4, Issue 9 |
| 12th September | Wau Holland starts Chaos Computer Club, the first computer hacker group |
| October 1981 | Gemini's MultiBoard is built for versatilty [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Suppress spikes! [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Typesetting service can cut paper costs [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Business decision aid [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | More Apple peripherals [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Green Paper proposes tighter program copyright [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Alternative energy comes a little closer [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Big RAMs from Texas [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Piccolo plays the Comal tune [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Dictionary on disc helps the bad spellers [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Willow offers a plug-in toolkit for the Atom [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Tangerine soups up Tantel as its rival hits the shops [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Zilog boosts Z-8 series [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Hullforth fosters programming skills [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| October 1981 | Pet system is a real gem [News Article] - Practical Computing - October 1981, Volume 4, Issue 10 |
| November 1981 | Compec '81 Preview [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | IBM's 'fun machine' for work and play [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Criticism for package that copies protected software [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | WH Smith to sell ZX-81 [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Casio programmable puts more power in hand [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Hard choice becomes soft option [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Apple takes control with IEEE-488 card [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | New S-100 colour card [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | NEC micro aims to lead the European market [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Schools' programs now available for the TRS-80 [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | BBC machine offered as top prize in building competition [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Universal interface opens new doors for Pet [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Conference for Pets [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Expanding network of bulletin boards [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | First UK export for States-side Apples [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Now Sinclair can print [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| November 1981 | Greater data security is MP/M II's strong point [News Article] - Practical Computing - November 1981 |
| December 1981 | Facit trio designed to keep options open [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | France looks to the future [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Simple payroll for ZX-81 [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Birmingham's launch-pad [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Wider scope with Pascal [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Olympia fields its strong desk-top team [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Scientist can digitise [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Putting non-expert in the driving-seat [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Uncommitted logic at an engaging price [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Alpha Plus reveals Pet's true characters [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Word-processing link for CP/M systems [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Lid's role in great Apple cover-up [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Any software to declare? [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Zilog adds on-chip Basic to its processor family [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Time for bus systems [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Modem price talks sense [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| December 1981 | Government says no to data-protection scheme [News Article] - Practical Computing - December 1981, Volume 4, Issue 12 |
| 1st December | Acorn releases the BBC Micro |
