BBC Micro: The Ancestor to a Device You Are Guaranteed to Own
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The BBC Micro, or "Beeb," was the birthplace of ARM architecture, now powering most mobile devices. Launched in the 1980s as part of a UK computer literacy initiative, this 6502-powered microcomputer featured advanced BASIC programming and expansion options. The Master series improved with a 65C12 processor and 128KB RAM. Though expensive, the BBC Micro's legacy continues through ARM technology in modern homes and businesses worldwide.
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