The world of 8-bit retrocomputing splits easily into tribes classified by their choice of processor. There are 6809 enthusiasts, 6502 diehards, and Z80 lovers, each sharing a bond to their particular ...

On June 1, 1979, Intel introduced the 4.77 MHz 8088 microprocessor, featuring 16-bit registers and, unlike its predecessor, the 16-bit 8086, had an 8-bit external data bus. With that, as well as ...