1983 - The Osbourne I was a computer introduced by Adam Osbourne in 1981. It featured a Z80 microprocessor and the computer would run at least $1800. However, the computer company did not fair too well. They tried to mask their true financial statements in hopes that things would turn around. However once investors found out what was going on, they would start asking questions. Osbourne could not handle the pressure and on this day they filed for bankruptcy.

This Day in Tech History podcast show notes for September 13

• Reverse Engineering is a legitimate practice
• Hacking for Girlies
• 3COM spins off Palm

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