Galaksija (magazine)

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Galaksija was a monthly magazine for popularization of science and science fiction that was published in Yugoslavia from 1972 to the 1990s by BIGZ. Its headquarters was in Belgrade.[ citation needed ]

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The Računari computer magazine was initially a special edition of Galaksija in December 1983. [1]

Another project launched by the magazine was the Galaksija home computer constructed by Voja Antonić. [1] Its do-it-yourself schematics were first published by Galaksija. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Lewis Packwood (30 July 2013). "The story of Yugoslavia's DIY computer revolution". Eurogamer. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  2. Lily Lynch (1 October 2015). "Galaksija, Cult Yugoslav DIY Computer from the 1980s Lives On". Balkanist. Retrieved 24 April 2017.