Day in Tech History
![Cover art of Day in Tech History Day in Tech History](https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/300/7239.jpg)
December 19, 1974: Do it Yourself Altair Kit
1974 – Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS) puts out the first ever “Do it yourself” Altair 8800. You would get it through Popular Mechanics Magazine, then assemble it yourself. This is a turning point in home computer setup. The price for an Altair 8800 kit – $397 – and it included Microsoft Altair BASIC. […]