The story of computer pioneer Commodore - told by the insiders who created the C64, Amiga, and other hardware milestones: "Volkscomputer" is an adventurous journey back to the time when the giants of the industry took their first steps and crossed paths with Commodore founder Jack Tramiel and his engineers. Partners and rivals include young Bill Gates, who marketed MS BASIC in the late 1970s, Apple visionary Steve Jobs, Atari's Nolan Bushnell, and other key players on the road to the 21st century. In the struggle against IBM, Texas Instruments, Apple, Microsoft, and Atari, Commodore became the market leader at the intersection of the PC and video game sectors. In "Volkscomputer," the inventors of the PET, VC-20, and Amiga, brilliant engineers and tinkerers, share their experiences, showcasing technology that not only powered their own devices but also found its way into the Atari VCS and the Apple II, the first graphics and gaming PC.