[irremediable]

AFAIK the US got computers earlier than most places, even other First World countries. Large disposable incomes and a large, relatively homogeneous market. My family were middle class (teachers) in the UK, and moderately early adopters; we still only got our first PC in the mid-90s.

[ubermonkey]

I guess I knew that. UK also had some pre-PC home computers that were homegrown, right? Acorn, et. al.?

[dep_b]

The UK seemed to have all of the good stuff in spades. I wouldn't be surprised if a larger percentage of people had computers at home in the UK than the US in the 80's, so much software and hardware was made there, lots of publications like Amiga Format and Commodore User. When you look at the total market the US probably was bigger back then and probably nothing would compare to larger hubs like SV, NY or even Seattle.