1967 BBC Archive: Europe's First Home Computer and Future Predictions
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Summary
A 1967 BBC Archive video from Tomorrow's World featuring Derek Cooper reporting on Scan, Europe's first home computer. The report includes predictions that within 20 years, all new houses would be built with special computer points, showcasing early visions of home computing technology.
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· 3 pulledExperts predict that in twenty years time, all new houses will be built with special computer points
Derek Cooper voices a report on Scan, Europe's first home computer
Tomorrow's World Retro Tech feature from BBC Archive
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