Altair version differences

From: Erik Klein <classiccmp_at_vintage-computer.com>
Date: Thu May 8 16:57:00 2003

> One difference was the use of flat vs round toggle switch handles.
The
> round handles cut into your fingers and made them SORE after toggling
in
> long programs. My first Altair was a 8800 but had the flat handles as
used
> on the A model. Steve Gabley (sp?) was tracking Altair serial numbers
and
> differences. He said that my Altair was the highest known SN for an
8800
> and one of very few 8800s with the flat handles. You should check
with him,
> I'm sure that he could tell you a lot more about the differences.

At least some 8800a systems had the round switches. . . like mine.

Erik S. Klein
The Vintage Computer Forum
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Received on Thu May 08 2003 - 16:57:00 BST