Source: https://talesfromthecollection.com/

Some people are always in the spotlight when it comes to historical upheavals. When we talk about the microcomputer revolution of the last 50 years, names of the usual suspects quickly come to mind.

But at least as interesting are the stories of people whose names never became as popular. One of them is Michael Tomczyk. Never heard of him?

But you know the VIC-20 - predecessor of the Commodore 64. As Product Manager of the VIC-20 development, Michael was responsible for the development and launch of the first microcomputer, which sold more than a million units.

But that alone is far from the whole story. Michael is an authority on nanotechnology, has authored several best-selling books, and was friends with both Apple Steve's, among others.

Tim Santens - on Facebook as TalesFromTheCollection - had the pleasure of interviewing Michael.

The result is a nice read for a rainy fall afternoon.