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== Background ==
== Background ==
Marc Perkel, born in 1955 Wheeling West Virginia USA. Designed and built first computer in 1971-1973 out of pin ball machine relays. First real computer in 1979 IMSAI S100 Z80 based. Wrote operating system from front panel switches one byte at a time. Developed a Forth type computer language called Slick (as in "that's slick") used for machine control for custom designed computer in laser shows to chicken house environmental controllers.
1955 Marc Perkel, born in Wheeling West Virginia USA.
1971-1973 Designed and built first computer out of pin ball machine relays. Self educated in electronics.
1973 Got first class FCC license. Made a living in electronic repair starting with radios and TVs and then marine electronics, marine radio, medical emectronics, electronic design, and CB Radios (Handle: Mr. Fixit).
1974 was in charge of communications for the Port Huron to Mackinaw Island sailboat race.
1979 Built first real computer IMSAI S100 Z80 based. Wrote operating system from front panel switches one byte at a time.
1981-1983 Developed a Forth type computer language called Slick (as in "that's slick") used for machine control for custom designed computer in laser shows to chicken house environmental controllers.
In 1984 opened a computer retail store in Springfield Missouri USA Computer Tyme. Sold CP/M and IBM compatibles.
In 1984 opened a computer retail store in Springfield Missouri USA Computer Tyme. Sold CP/M and IBM compatibles.