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    • Softwarebus 🇳🇱 >
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      • jaargang 8
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Notes on the HCC pages 

When you collect old computers and software in the Netherlands you see a lot of things branded with HCC. As the Hobby Computer Club was something to be reckoned with. This page hopefully will shape out as a sort of HUB point people to various HCC related items in my archive. starting with the dutch magazine Softwarebus. In the future you may expect to find HCC items related to the Sharp MZ series and Atari series computers in addition to items related to MS-DOS and various other systems. 
  • Please note that a lot of HCC related items are in Dutch, this will be indicated with this symbol: 🇳🇱
  • About the HCC
  • Over de HCC ​​🇳🇱
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Founded in 1977 by a small group of enthusiasts near Leiden, the Hobby Computer Club (HCC) quickly grew into one of the largest computer clubs in the Netherlands. Starting with just 12 members, the club expanded to over 200,000 by 2003. HCC played a pivotal role in introducing the Dutch public to personal computing, offering services like newsletters, technical assistance, and even free internet to its members. Alongside this, the club catered to various user groups, including CP/M, Commodore, MS-DOS, and Sharp MZ communities. HCC’s growth was fueled by large exhibitions that showcased new technology, drawing massive crowds and creating excitement around the latest innovations.

For decades, HCC was at the heart of Dutch computing culture. Its renowned "HCC Days" exhibitions in Utrecht became a hub for tech enthusiasts to explore the latest products and trends. These events attracted thousands, providing space for niche user groups like CP/M and Commodore, as well as MS-DOS and Sharp MZ, to exchange knowledge and celebrate their shared passion. Even after large exhibitions ended in 2010, the HCC continued to serve its members through smaller events and a digital presence, ensuring the thriving communities it helped foster remained connected.
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De Hobby Computer Club (HCC) werd in 1977 opgericht door Dick Barnhoorn en begon als een vereniging voor technici die zelf computers bouwden uit losse onderdelen. Geïnspireerd door de Britse Amateur Computer Club, werkten de eerste HCC-leden met eenvoudige systemen zoals schakelaars en lampjes voor invoer en uitvoer. Met de deelname aan de beurs "Techniek in Vrije Tijd" in 1978 groeide het ledenaantal explosief, van 200 naar 1000. De leden deelden hun kennis over microcomputers, onderdelen en de eerste computertijdschriften, wat leidde tot de HCC-dagen, evenementen waar liefhebbers hun projecten presenteerden en onderdelen verhandelden.
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De HCC trok al snel een brede groep gebruikers aan, van liefhebbers van de Commodore 64 tot eigenaren van de Sharp MZ-serie. Gebruikers van verschillende besturingssystemen zoals CP/M en MS-DOS vonden er een plek om ervaringen en software uit te wisselen en hun systemen te verbeteren. Ook waren er fans van minder bekende systemen, zoals de MOS Technology KIM-1 en de Motorola 6800-gebaseerde systemen. Elk van deze groepen droeg bij aan de diversiteit binnen de vereniging, waar zelfbouw, het optimaliseren van bestaande computers en het delen van software centraal stonden.
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MS-DOS
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TRS-80 PC-3
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Sharp PC-1251
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Commodore VIC 20 (Documentation)
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Tulip System I
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Drivers
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Tandy 1400HD
Philips service processor
Philips service processor
Apple IIe
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Hobby Computer Club
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Apple //c
RetroMelsArchive is a hobby project aimed at archiving the software from my personal collection of vintage computer software and making it freely accessible to other retro enthusiasts. They can use it either with real hardware or emulators. If you happen to come across software that you would like to have removed, please use the request removal form. Since we are archivist not pirates. For any inquiries regarding the software on this site or other retro topics, you can contact me through Archive support. If you're interested in exploring all the hardware in my collection, please visit the "My collection" section on my other site, RetroMels.com.
  • Info, videos & Help
    • RetroMels
    • Articles
    • Explainer video's
    • Contact
    • Archive support
    • Request Removal
    • Mission
    • Adventures in archiving
    • Program of the week
    • Data capybara
  • 1970-1980
    • Apple U-Matic tapes
    • Apple II >
      • Apple //C
      • Apple II Batch 1
      • Apple IIe
      • Apple II documentation
      • Plot II
    • Commodore PET
    • New Brain (Documentation)
  • 1980-1990
    • Commodore VIC 20 (Documentation)
    • Commodore 64 hub >
      • RDB Soft disks
      • 64er disks
    • Commodore 128
    • Philips service processor
    • Sharp MZ 700
    • Sharp PC-1251
    • Tandy 1400HD
    • TRS-80 MC-10
    • TRS- 80 Colour computer
    • TRS-80 PC-3
    • Tulip System I
    • Headstart documentation
  • MS-DOS
    • MS-DOS floppies
    • WordPerfect Disks
    • MS-DOS Versions
  • Documents
    • Apple II
    • Atari
    • Commodore PET
    • Dell MS-DOS 5.0
    • HeadStart
    • New Brain
    • Radio Shack
    • Softwarebus 🇳🇱
    • TRS-80 Model I
    • TRS-80 Model 100
    • VIC 20 Documents
  • Drivers
    • Adaptec
    • Iomega
    • Tulip Computers
    • Sound Blaster
    • Trident
  • Orphan disk initiative
    • Philips P5000
    • IBM 8 inch
    • Honeywell Bull 8 Inch
    • IBM Honeywell bull 8 inch
  • HCC
    • Softwarebus 🇳🇱 >
      • Jaargang 12
      • Jaargang 11
      • Jaargang 10
      • Jaargang 9
      • jaargang 8
      • Jaargang 7
      • Jaargang 6
  • Bios Chips