• Nearly 150 unique locations
• A parser that recognizes approximately 1,500 words
• An estimated play time of 25 hours

Those of us old enough to remember Commodore and Atari computers will surely remember the name Jack Tramiel.  But in case you aren’t familiar with the name, Starting in a typewriter repair shop, Jack later went on to found Commodore computers. He was responsible for bringing about the Pet and Commodore series computers.  He was, in fact,  responsible for bringing low cost computers to the masses.  After establishing the C64 as a dominant force in the industry, Jack left Commodore to join Atari.  At the end of the 3rd party personal computer boom, Jack was responsible for Commodore series of computers, a range a Atari computers including the Atari ST. The video below is an interview regarding the 520 ST and its capabilities at the time comparing it to the Apple line of computers.

Jack was 83 years old and will be missed.  From 80sWeb.com I want to thank you Jack for the hours of fun and entertainment you have given me and the rest of the world through these technological marvels of the time.

I was shocked when I saw the news headline:  ”Whitney Houston found dead”.  I could write about her personal tragedies.  her demons, her obstacles.  Instead i will keep this brief, Rest in peace Whitney. I’m not sue you ever knew the effect you had on people you never met.  You will be missed but not forgotten.