The Creation of The Altair 8800

By Roshawn Williams

  • Henry Edward Roberts was born

    Henry Edward Roberts was born
    Ed Roberts was born on September 13, 1941 in Miami

  • His first computer

    His first computer
    In high school, Ed Roberts built his first microcomputer.

  • Graduated from University

    Graduated from University
    He loved electronics so much, he decided to pursue an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering. He earned this degree from Oklahoma State University in 1968.

  • MITS

    MITS
    After Ed graduated, he started working with the air force in Albuquerque. Ed spent so much time he ended up creating something that would be bigger than him

  • Bankrupt

    Bankrupt
    In 1974, Ed Robert's company was suffering financially. Most of the money was spent on the MITS

  • First Computer Kit

    First Computer Kit
    In 1974, Ed Roberts wanted to make more money and struggling until he realized he can make more money from the Altair (the first computer kit). In 1975, Ed Roberts gained over $200,000 from the Altair.

  • Ed Roberts Moves On

    Ed Roberts Moves On
    In 1976, Ed Roberts stopped focusing on Altair because it had so much bad energy behind it. He sold his product and became a farmer.