Commodore International

Commodore International was a computer manufacturer which thrived during the early years of the first generation of Personal Computers. Commodore (as it is commonly known) was one of the "big three" personal computer manufacturers before IBM introduced its IBM PC line of computers.

Key players

• The semiconductor research arm of Commodore International, Commodore Semiconductor Group (CSG), which was formerly known as MOS Technology
• Jack Tramiel, Commodore's shrewd and charismatic founder
• Chuck Peddle, who came to Commodore after Tramiel bought out MOS Technology. Recognizing Peddle's engineering talents, Tramiel explicitly made clear that Peddle would work for Commodore upon MOS Technology's purchase