While not quite as popular as RUN or Compute!'s Gazette, Ahoy! was another major Commodore magazine covering Commodore's 8-bit computers (primarily the Commodore 64). The premiere issue claims to have a circulation of 190,000 and features include: The Computer as Communications Device - All about going online with your Commodore 64 or VIC-20 and a modem calling the modem the "indispensable appliance of the '80s." At the time, a 300 BPS modem would set you back at least $100 and 1200 bps was generally considered unaffordable costing more than a Commodore 64 itself at the time. The Interrupt Music Maker/Editor - A type-in program that includes a small music making program and a 'driver' that allows music to be played while doing other things with your Commodore 64. An Interview with Protecto's Bill Badser - Protecto was one of the majory mail-order shops for Commodore computers and other Commodore related hardware. Bill Badser was one of the co-founders. Read more: https://hive.blog/retrocomputing/@darth-azrael/ahoy-january-1984 #retrocomputing #Commodore #Commodore64 #VIC20
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