Orao (computer)

Orao
Orao
TypeHome computer
Generation8-bit
Release dateYugoslavia: 1984
Lifespan1984–1991
Discontinued1991
MediaCassette tape
Floppy disk[1]
Operating systemOrao BASIC
CPUMOS Technology 6502 at 1 MHz
Memory16 KB / 32 KB
DisplayTV out (RF modulator); 256×256 pixels, 8 shades of gray
Soundinternal speaker (audio, early models) or three-channel audio via RF modulator (audio, later models)
PredecessorGaleb (computer)

Orao (en. Eagle) was an 8-bit computer developed by PEL Varaždin in 1984. Its marketing and distribution was done by Velebit Informatika. It was used as a standard primary school and secondary school computer in the former Yugoslavia (Croatia and Vojvodina) from 1985 to 1991.

Orao (code named YU102) was designed by Miroslav Kocijan to supersede Galeb (code named YU101). The goal was to make a better computer, yet with less components, easier to produce and less expensive. The initial version, dubbed Orao MR102, was succeeded by Orao 64 and Orao+.

  1. ^ Kristian Benić (30 August 2010). "Kompjutori u školama Jugoslavije" (in Croatian). tportal.hr.