Enterprise

Enterprise began life in 1983 under the name Intelligent Software Ltd, with grand ambitions to create a revolutionary home computer. After several renamings — including Enterprise Computers Ltd and briefly Flan Computers — the company launched the Enterprise 64 and Enterprise 128 in 1985. Designed with sleek aesthetics, a Z80A processor, advanced sound and graphics capabilities, and a highly customizable operating system called EXOS, the Enterprise was technically ahead of many rivals.

However, constant delays, marketing confusion, and a rapidly changing market hurt its chances. By the time the machines finally arrived, the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 had already entrenched themselves. Only around 80,000 Enterprises were ever sold, with many units finding homes in Hungary and Eastern Europe. Despite its commercial failure, the Enterprise remains a cult favorite among enthusiasts, praised for its powerful hardware and unique design choices.