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Part 1: 8-Bit in the Bush – Australia’s Home Computing Revolution

28 May 2025 Rachel Whitmore 3

From ceiling-fanned classrooms to late-night BBS logins, Australia’s 8-bit era was hot, dusty, and fiercely DIY. Discover how the MicroBee and mail-order micros shaped a unique chapter of home computing history.

Around the World in 8 Bits: How the Home Computing Revolution Began Everywhere

28 May 2025 The Editor 5

Home computing didn’t begin in one place — it sparked in classrooms, bedrooms, and backrooms across the globe. This opening article in our “Around the World in 8 Bits” series sets the stage for a truly international digital history.