when was it started?
March 1975
Introduction
The Homebrew Computer Club was an early computer hobbyist group in Menlo Park, California, which met from March 1975 to December 1986. 
google what is the capital of new york Albany is it a place of immigrants? Yes, it has Dutch, Germans, English,  Italians and Poles, to name a few. can you name some of its historical sites? The Ten Broeck Mansion, USS "Slater" (DE-766) museum ship. is it a technologically advanced city? Yes, Tech Valley is a marketing name for the eastern part - a high-tech competitor to regions such as Silicon Valley and Boston. the latter valley you mentioned; from where did its name originate? The word "silicon" in the name originally referred to the large number of innovators and manufacturers in the region specializing in silicon-based MOS transistors and integrated circuit chips. is there any computer club located here? Yes, the Homebrew Computer Club what kind of club is this? An early computer hobbyist group - played an influential role in the development of the microcomputer revolution and the rise of that aspect of the Silicon Valley information technology industrial complex.
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History History History
The first meeting of the club was held on March 5, 1975  The first meeting of the club was held on March 5, 1975 in French's garage in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, on the occasion of the arrival in the area of the first MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer, a unit sent for review by People's Computer Company.  The first meeting of the club was held on March 5, 1975 in French's garage in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California, on the occasion of the arrival in the area of the first MITS Altair 8800 microcomputer, a unit sent for review by People's Computer Company.
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Homebrew Computer Club [SEP] Introduction
The Homebrew Computer Club was an early computer hobbyist group in Menlo Park, California, which met from March 1975 to December 1986. The club played an influential role in the development of the microcomputer revolution and the rise of that aspect of the Silicon Valley information technology industrial complex. Several high-profile hackers and computer entrepreneurs emerged from its ranks, including Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the founders of Apple Computer. With its newsletter and monthly meetings promoting an open exchange of ideas, the club has been described as "the crucible for an entire industry" as it pertains to personal computing