Homebrew Computer Club

Noun · Hacker Culture

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  1. The influential 1970s hobbyist computer club in California where early personal computing enthusiasts shared designs, software, and ideas. It is historically important because figures such as Steve Wozniak were part of the community that helped shape the personal computer era.

    In plain English: A famous early computer hobbyist club that helped shape personal computing.

    Example: "Every documentary about early personal computing eventually comes back to the Homebrew Computer Club."

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