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The "simple black-and-white" machine Commodore opted to create in 1977 instead of taking the Apple II was the PET. The Commodore 64 came in 1982.

Commodore did not go under in 1994 because they passed on the Apple II. The did so because they lost their soul in 1984, when Jack Tramiel was pushed out, to be replaced by a succession of inept CEOs (with the exception of Thomas Rattigan).]]>Dec 13th 2007 6:24PM