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Agat (computer)

The Agat ( ) was a series of 8-bit computers produced in the Soviet Union. It used the same MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor as Apple II and BBC Micro, among many others. Commissioned by the USSR Ministry of Radio, for many years it was a popular microcomputer in Soviet schools. The Agat was first introduced at a Moscow trade fair in 1983. It was primarily produced between 1984 and 1990, although a limited number of units may have been manufactured as late as 1993. By 1988, about 12,000 units had been produced. Over 9 months in 1989 about 7,000 machines were built. There are several versions of the machine (Agat-4 to 9), with progressive enhancements to memory, video modes and compatibility with Apple II.

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The Agat ( ) was a series of 8-bit computers produced in the Soviet Union. It used the same MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor as Apple II and BBC Micro, among many others. Commissioned by the USSR Ministry of Radio, for many years it was a popular microcomputer in Soviet schools. The Agat was first introduced at a Moscow trade fair in 1983. It was primarily produced between 1984 and 1990, although a limited number of units may have been manufactured as late as 1993. By 1988, about 12,000 units had been produced. Over 9 months in 1989 about 7,000 machines were built. There are several versions of the machine (Agat-4 to 9), with progressive enhancements to memory, video modes and compatibility with Apple II.

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  1. release date: 1983 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the release date is "1983". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1373750743

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