Tandy's TRS-80 is legendary and finds far too little room in our magazine. Machines with this name were produced from 1977 to 1981. Not all of them were fully compatible with each other, but all had a Zilog Z80 at their heart.

Interestingly, the name TRS actually stands for Tandy Radio Shack, and that again is a result of the history of both brands. The actual story behind Tandy is probably known to few, and probably more interesting than really relevant today. Nevertheless, David L. Farquhar has researched the details and compiled them in his usual informative style.

His recent article should at least be worthwhile for anyone, who still owns a TRS today. And if you are looking for a new retro challenge for your own garage, basement or "study", you might find the right inspiration here.