Commodore Amiga launched in 1985, designed by Jay Miner after leaving Atari. Initially planned as a game system, it pivoted to a computer due to the industry crash. After financial struggles, Commodore acquired Amiga for $27M. The Amiga 1000, with advanced graphics, launched at a high price, leading to slow initial sales. It saw success with the later, cost-effective Amiga 500 and 2000 models. Despite its innovations, Commodore faced bankruptcy in 1994 amidst industry changes. Comparisons with Atari ST highlight distinct preferences, with the Amiga known for gaming and creative use, while Atari offered lower prices and practicality.

https://www.goto10retro.com/p/40-years-of-the-amiga-from-commodore

DE9, not DB9: Correct terminology for the 9-pin D-sub connector; widely misnamed as DB9 due to historical confusion. SparkFun insists on accuracy with their new DE9 Breakouts, reinforcing the distinction to promote technical clarity.

https://news.sparkfun.com/14298

TLDR: The Tandy Corporation began in 1919 as a leather company, evolving under Charles Tandy. By acquiring Radio Shack in 1963, Tandy shifted focus to electronics, leading to the successful TRS-80 computer launch in 1977, which dominated the microcomputer market. Charles Tandy’s leadership established Tandy Corporation as a major player in retail and electronics before his death in 1978.

https://www.abortretry.fail/p/the-tandy-corporation-part-1