SMRTR TechApr 30, 2026Hacker News

Why Commodore went bankrupt in 1994

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Commodore's 1994 bankruptcy wasn't caused by any single failure but rather a combination of poor chip manufacturing decisions, leadership problems, and owner Irving Gould draining company finances for personal gain. Despite strong Amiga sales through 1993, supply shortages and mismanagement prevented Commodore from capitalizing on genuine market demand.

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