About the Commodore Wiki
Welcome to the most comprehensive online resource dedicated to preserving the legacy of Commodore International and its revolutionary computers.
Our Mission
The Commodore Wiki exists to document, preserve, and celebrate the complete history of Commodore computers - from the groundbreaking PET series that launched the personal computer revolution to the innovative Amiga systems that redefined multimedia computing.
What You’ll Find Here
Complete Product Coverage
- 30+ Computer Systems - Every major Commodore computer from 1977-1994
- 15+ Peripherals - Monitors, drives, printers, and accessories
- Professional Documentation - Technical specifications, historical context, and collector information
Rich Visual Content
- 125+ Professional Images - High-quality product photography
- Vintage Advertisements - Original marketing materials and documentation
- Technical Details - Internal components, motherboards, and engineering insights
Expert Commentary
Every product page features authentic quotes from the engineers, designers, and key figures who actually built these machines, including:
- Bil Herd - Lead engineer on C128, TED series
- Dave Haynie - Amiga hardware architect
- Chuck Peddle - PET designer and 6502 creator
- Al Charpentier - VIC-II graphics chip designer
- Bob Yannes - SID sound chip designer
- RJ Mical - Amiga software architect
The Commodore Legacy
Commodore International wasn’t just a computer company - it was a democratizing force that made powerful technology accessible to millions. From the PET’s introduction in 1977 to the Amiga’s multimedia innovations in the 1990s, Commodore consistently pushed the boundaries of what personal computers could achieve.
Key Innovations
- First Complete Personal Computer - PET 2001 (1977)
- Best-Selling Computer Model - Commodore 64 (17+ million units)
- First Multimedia Computer - Amiga 1000 (1985)
- Advanced Graphics & Sound - Years ahead of the competition
For Enthusiasts & Researchers
Whether you’re a longtime Commodore user, vintage computing enthusiast, technology historian, or curious newcomer, this wiki provides:
- Historical Accuracy - All information verified against primary sources
- Technical Depth - Detailed specifications and engineering insights
- Collector Value - Current market information and rarity guides
- Cultural Context - How these machines influenced computing history
Contributing
This wiki is a labor of love maintained by Commodore enthusiasts. The information presented here represents hundreds of hours of research, documentation, and careful curation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the engineers, designers, and visionaries at Commodore International who created these remarkable machines, and to the passionate community of users and collectors who keep their legacy alive.
“Commodore gave us our first glimpse of what personal computing could become. These weren’t just machines - they were gateways to creativity, learning, and innovation that changed millions of lives.”
Preserving computing history, one byte at a time.