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To compare some prices:
In 1983 Lotus 1-2-3 was selling for $495, which is about $1320 today.
In 1988 CompuServe was charge $11 (so, over $20 today) an hour.
In 1983 an IBM 5150 was between $1565 and $3000 ($4200 and $8000). http://www.oldcomputers.net/ibm5150.html
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To compare some prices:
In 1983 Lotus 1-2-3 was selling for $495, which is about $1320 today.
In 1988 CompuServe was charge $11 (so, over $20 today) an hour.
In 1983 an IBM 5150 was between $1565 and $3000 ($4200 and $8000). http://www.oldcomputers.net/ibm5150.html