Knowra Apple II Apple II The Apple II is a family of 8-bit personal computers introduced by Apple Computer in 1977. Its open architecture, color graphics, and expansion slots helped make it useful for homes, schools, and businesses.
MOS Technology 6502 : An 8-bit microprocessor designed by MOS Technology and used in several early personal computers. It served as the Apple II’s main processor, helping keep the system affordable.
Steve Wozniak : An American engineer and programmer who designed the Apple I and Apple II computers. His economical circuit design shaped the Apple II’s hardware.
VisiCalc : A spreadsheet program released in 1979, widely regarded as the first program that made personal computers compelling to businesses. Its Apple II version helped drive computer purchases by accountants and companies.
Commodore PET : An all-in-one 8-bit personal computer introduced by Commodore in 1977. Unlike the Apple II, the PET integrated its keyboard, display, and cassette drive into one unit.
Personal computer : A computer designed for use by one person at a time, commonly in homes, schools, or workplaces. The Apple II helped make this class of computer commercially established.
Apple II expansion slots : Internal connectors in Apple II computers that accept circuit cards to add hardware capabilities. They let owners add interfaces, memory, and other functions without replacing the computer.
Apple I : A single-board computer designed by Steve Wozniak and sold by Apple Computer beginning in 1976. It was Apple’s predecessor and the starting point for the more complete Apple II.
Oregon Trail (video game) : An educational computer game that simulates a nineteenth-century journey along the Oregon Trail. Its Apple II editions became a widely recognized example of educational computing.
TRS-80 : A line of personal computers introduced by Radio Shack in 1977, beginning with a Z80-based model. It competed for the same early personal-computer buyers, often at a lower entry price.
Personal computing in education : The use of personal computers for teaching, learning, and school administration. Apple II installations helped make computers a familiar presence in classrooms.
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