Tandy Corporation’s Radio Shack division was responsible for the development of the TRS-80 (Tandy Radio Shack- 80) home computer. The TRS-80 is remembered fondly as an underpowered but affordable home computer. Whilst Tandy’s computer may not have been as sophisticated as its competitors, such as the Apple, the TRS-80 had advantages beyond its low cost. Tandy’s Radio Shack stores offered a readymade distribution network for software. Its popularity with home coders meant that there was plenty of software available for the TRS-80.
Tandy liked to ensure that Radio Shack was dominated by Tandy products to ensure profitability and published a suite of software for the TRS-80.
References: Dobson, D (2012), “Games from the Trash: The History for the TRS-80” Gamasutra http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/182224/games_from_the_trash_the_history_.php?print=1:
Welch, D &T (2007).Priming the Pump: How TRS-80 Enthusiasts Helped Spark the PC Revolution. Ferndale, Michigan: The Seeker Books.
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