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The Homebrew computer club

A group of Californian computer enthusiasts first began meeting to share ideas in 1975. They had started what was probably one of the most groundbreaking hobby clubs of all time.

In 1975 a group of Californian computer enthusiasts began meeting to share ideas. Among those who took part were the founders of Apple.
In those days though, many of them were students or even high school kids. Mike Lanchin spoke to two early members of the group.

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Photo: Former Homebrew member Len Shustek.

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Tue 7 Apr 202003:50GMT
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