Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Microprocessor – Version 1.1
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Microsoft's 6502 BASIC 1.1 source code (1976-1978) is a foundational piece of software history that powered early personal computers like Apple II, Commodore PET, and OSI systems. This 8KB assembly language interpreter democratized programming with its accessible language, multi-platform design, and efficient memory management, establishing Microsoft's business model of licensing software to hardware manufacturers and helping launch the personal computing revolution.
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