h89user wrote:I recently purchased the AltairClone and I am very happy with it.
I was happy to find that I had kept some books on 8080 Assembly programming. I have a copy of "Scelbi 8080 Software Gourmet Guide & Cook Book" and "Practical Microcomputer Programming: The Intel 8080". Both books where purchased, I think, about 1978.
Working with these books on this new (errr old) box is a joy for this old timer.
Welcome to the nostalgic world of Altair! If it's been years since you played (oops! I mean
worked) with one, you'll soon rediscover many of the tricks and techniques you used to use that have been forgotten along the way. I have had original Altairs and I now have the Clone. I am less afraid of actually using it than I was with my old, cantankerous Altairs with aging components and hit or miss bus timing. The Clone gives me most of the excitement (I still wish I could attach a physical disk drive!) of the original without the fear of ruining a museum piece.
If you're new to these forums as well, you'll notice that the atmosphere is very friendly and people are very helpful. Don't be afraid to ask questions if you have them. No one will call you names or think you're stupid as is done in some other forums (fora?)
Once again, welcome!