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The NABU Computer 


 

(Short for Natural Access to Bi-directional Utilities)


A Quick Overview!

  • Origin: was a pioneering home computer system  founded in Ottawa, Canada, the NABU Computer aimed to connect families and businesses on a worldwide network. It was first released in 1982.
  • Connection: Families and schools used cable TV modems to link NABU PCs to a country-wide network.
  • Functionality: The NABU PC was ahead of its time, often described as the “internet before the internet.” Although it wasn’t commercially successful, it allowed users to download software and information content through the cable feed.
  • Unique Feature: Unlike other consoles of that era, the NABU PC could download its operating system (IOS) from servers over the television cable connection. This enabled real-time bug fixes, updates, and new software.


Learn more

Quick Links for The NABU

Windows Mac & Linux 
Adaptor


DJ's Adapter Software - https://nabu.ca/downloads

Rudy's Retro Intel 
NABU Repair

Rudy's Repair Manual - https://github.com/RudyRetroIntel

JAVA Adaptor 
for use on vintage computers


RetroTech Chris' Adapter - https://github.com/cml37/JavaNabuAdapter

NABU Canada

DJ's Website  https://www.nabu.ca

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