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Commodore’s purchase of Amiga, August 14, 1984

· David Farquhar · Aug. 14, 2026, 11:35 a.m.
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This blog post discusses the historical acquisition of Amiga Corporation by Commodore International on August 14, 1984, emphasizing the company's ambitions to develop a multitasking computer with advanced graphics and sound, although it took longer to launch than expected.
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