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sinkingfeeling

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1. I have 3 complete ones in my garage, including the 5150

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Aug 12, 2024, 07:43 AM

Aug 2024

I got from the IBM employee purchase lottery. It has an early serial number. So many employees wanted a PC that you entered a drawing for a chance to buy one at employee discount price. I had mine by Sept.

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On this day, August 12, 1981, the IBM PC was released. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2024 OP

I have 3 complete ones in my garage, including the 5150 sinkingfeeling Aug 2024 #1