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Ecosystem Release Guide
tmcd35 edited this page Jun 27, 2026
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This section records the public HomeComp ecosystem as it is released.
It is organised by release wave. Each page describes what exists in that public release and how the pieces fit together.
The Ecosystem Release Guide is not a technical reference and not a machine manual.
It answers:
- which release wave this is
- which public artefacts belong to it
- which system or ecosystem era it introduces
- where to go for emulator usage, machine details, lore, or API documentation
- September 1977 Launch
- Late 1977 — 3K RAM Expansion and NIM Cassette
- Easter 1978 - Advanced Monitor Tools and HC Cassette BASIC
The next planned public release phase is Mid 1978 - 8x24 Scrolling LED Display.
A release wave may include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Systems | Machines and configurations |
| Firmware | ROMs and built-in machine software |
| Software | Programs, cassette images, disk images, languages |
| Hardware | Peripherals, expansions, and add-ons |
| Documentation | Manuals, technical notes, product sheets, books |
| Adverts | Period-style promotional material |
| Tools | Modern support tools and project utilities |
| Examples | Third-party extensions or peripheral examples |
| Era | Period | Public Starting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Era 1 | 1977-1980 | September 1977 HC-77B launch |
The guide will expand one public release wave at a time.