10 Nov
1997
10 Nov
'97
10 a.m.
On Mon, 10 Nov 1997, Marvin wrote:
Roger Merchberger wrote:
And don't forget one of it's most unique (and amusing) features! (I just
located a pair for my collection) If the four slots in the unit wre in
the unit are not enough for you, just snap another one on!
You see, there was provision for an additional S-100 connector on the edge
of the backplane which would allow you to plug another unit in as an
expantion box!
Never did hear (officially) what the record was for number of units
plugged together... <G>
-jim
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Holy-Moly -- something I've not heard about
yet on the list -- Page 35
there's an ad for "Introducing the Micro-Altair -- The complete Computer
System that requires just a keyboard and TV monitor for use." Kool.
Great job, I have been looking for that article, the May 1976 Byte? The
Micro-Altair is more commonly known as the Poly 88 and was the first machine
I am aware of built by Polymorphic Systems here in Santa Barbara. The name
was changed to Poly 88 after Ed Roberts of Mits objected to the name Altair
being used. It was packaged in an orange chassis and I think it has also
been referred to as a "toaster", probably because of its shape.