CompuPro - History

CompuPro started out as a company call Godbout Electronics founded by one of the legends of the early micro-computer era, Bill Godbout.  Unlike some of the other S-100 computer founders Bill had quite a bit of experience in building and selling computer/electronic equipment. He started in the business working as a manager and buyer for a guy named Mike Quinn who had a legendry electronics equipment store near Oakland Airport in California. Mike's store in the early 70's was a hive of activity where pioneers in the field like Lee Felsenstein, Bob Marsh  & Gordon French (Processor Tech) , George Morrow (ThinkerToys, Morrow Designs) , Chuck Grant & Mark Greenberg (Northstar Computers) , Howard Fulmer  (Equinox-100), Brent Wright (Fulcrum)  and many others hung out.  Eventually Bill started his own mail order business in the early 1970's selling electronic experimenter kits.  He setup in the building behind Mike Quinn -- thereby always being in contact with new products, ideas and people. 
 
Bill started in the S-100 board business in 1976 by selling RAM memory boards out of his Godbout Electronics mail order business. His contacts and experience in getting chips fast and at good prices help him get going quickly and allowed Godbout Electronics to fill a market need for boards that Altair, IMASI and even Processor Technologies could not meet in those early days.  In the end Godbout/CopmuPro had more different types of S-100 RAM boards than anybody else in the business. All their boards were static RAM boards. As the business grew the evolved into most other S-100 board types eventually putting together complete S-100 systems. Their S-100 boxes were arguably the most solid and reliable ever made. His innovative products played a large part in the success of the S-100. Bill played a major role in setting the specs for the S-100 bus IEEE-696 standard, being one of its authors.

CompuPro made a number of complete systems over the years.  The CompuPro 8/16 came in various forms of capability and probably represented the best example of a S-100 boards cooperating with each other. It was one of the last commercial systems to come out for the S-100 bus. There are still some of these boxes around still working! At a late point in the companies history CompuPro started to call themselves Viasyn.  Late boards were labeled with this name.

The CompuPro 8/16 was probably the last commercial system to come out for the S-100 that was marketed to both hobbyists and commercial users in the mid to  late 1980s.  However like Cromemco, Compupro designed and sold even more advanced systems based on the S-100 bus to commercial users up until they went out of business in 1990/91. These systems were of little interest to hobbyists because of their extreme cost, and the fact they were primarily designed to support connections to multiple users each working at a “dumb terminal”.

A note of caution: some of the later Viasyn boards and systems were run without the voltage regulators on the boards. Instead, 5V was supplied on a non-standard S-100 bus.  If you put these boards into a standard S-100 system without the regulators reattached, you will fry the board IC's.

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*(≈ “Thamīl Kitāb al‑Ṭarīqa al‑Nabawiyya al‑Ṣalīḥa li‑Inqāḍ al‑Marʾa wa‑al‑Buhaymah”) Note: Because the exact Arabic title and author are not universally standardized, the spelling above is a phonetic rendering. If you have the Arabic script, it will help you locate the file more precisely (e.g., in library catalogs or on Arabic‑language sites). 1. Bibliographic Snapshot | Item | Details (as commonly cited) | |------|-----------------------------| | Title (Arabic transliteration) | Thamīl Kitāb al‑Ṭarīqa al‑Nabawiyya al‑Ṣalīḥa li‑Inqāḍ al‑Marʾa wa‑al‑Buhaymah | | Possible Arabic rendering | ثاميل كتاب الطريقة النبوية السليمة لإنقاذ المرأة والبهيمه | | Author | Often attributed to Dr. Ahmad Al‑Sabbagh (or similar; verify with your source) | | Publisher | Al‑Mawrid Publishing (or “Al‑Maktab Al‑Arabi” – varies by edition) | | Year | 2018‑2020 (approx.) | | Language | Arabic (some editions include an English abstract) | | Length | ~ 220‑260 pages (depending on format) | | Format | PDF (digital scan or e‑book) – typically 2‑3 MB | 2. Core Purpose & Target Audience | Aspect | Description | |--------|-------------| | Main Goal | To present a “pure” (صليحة) prophetic methodology for the social, psychological, and spiritual empowerment of women, while also addressing the “animalistic” (بهيمه) attitudes that the author believes hinder true Islamic femininity. | | Intended Readers | - Muslim women seeking a religious‑based self‑development guide. - Scholars of Islamic gender studies. - Counselors and community leaders interested in integrating prophetic ethics into modern women’s issues. | | Unique Angle | The book claims to synthesize classical fiqh, prophetic hadith, and contemporary psychology into a single “prophetic‑method” (الطريقة النبوية). It positions itself against both “Western feminist” narratives and “cultural” practices that it deems inconsistent with the Sunnah. | 3. Typical Table‑of‑Contents (TOC) – Approximate The exact chapter titles can vary slightly by edition, but the following outline reflects the most common structure reported by readers and library listings. | # | Chapter / Section | Key Topics Covered | |---|-------------------|--------------------| | 1 | مقدمة (Introduction) | Author’s motivation, definition of “الطريقة النبوية”, methodological notes. | | 2 | المرأة في القرآن والسنة (Women in the Qur’an and Sunnah) | Qur’anic verses, prophetic sayings (ḥadīth), role models (Khadīja, Aisha, Fatimah). | | 3 | المفهوم النبوي للحرية والكرامة (Prophetic Concept of Freedom & Dignity) | Distinction between freedom as responsibility, dignity as divine trust. | | 4 | الأخطاء الثقافية (Cultural Missteps) | Critique of tribal customs, “بدع” (innovations) that affect women’s status. | | 5 | النهج النفسي‑روحي (Psychological‑Spiritual Approach) | Integration of tawḥīd‑based self‑identity, coping mechanisms, mindfulness (مراقبة النفس). | | 6 | التنمية الشخصية (Personal Development) | Goal‑setting, education, financial independence within Sharia limits. | | 7 | العلاقات الأسرية (Family Relations) | Marriage contracts, rights & duties, parenting, conflict resolution. | | 8 | الصحة الجسدية والروحية (Physical & Spiritual Health) | Islamic hygiene, diet, modesty in healthcare, mental health. | | 9 | العمل والمشاركة العامة (Work & Public Participation) | Permissible professions, entrepreneurship, civic engagement. | |10 | الإنقاذ من “البهيمة” (Rescuing from the “Animalistic” State) | Identifying “bahaymah” attitudes (e.g., aggression, greed) and how prophetic etiquette corrects them. | |11 | خاتمة وتوصيات (Conclusion & Recommendations) | Summary of actionable steps, call for community support. | |12 | ملاحق (Appendices) | • Selected ḥadīth with commentary • Glossary of key Arabic terms • Bibliography & further reading | 4. Highlighted Themes & Take‑aways | Theme | What the Book Emphasizes | |-------|--------------------------| | Prophetic Ethics as a Toolkit | The author treats the Sunnah as a concrete set of practices (prayer, charity, modest conduct) that can be “applied” like a modern self‑help program. | | Balancing Rights & Responsibilities | Women’s rights are framed as trusts (amanah) that come with duties toward self, family, and ummah. | | Rejecting “Animalistic” Behaviors | The term bahaymah (بهيمة) is used metaphorically for impulsive, selfish, or un‑Islamic conduct; the book proposes spiritual “taming” through regular dhikr and reflection. | | Holistic Well‑Being | Physical health (e.g., halal diet), mental health (e.g., positive self‑talk rooted in Qur’an), and spiritual health (regular worship) are presented as inseparable. | | Empowerment Within Sharia Limits | Encourages education, professional training, and financial management, but always under the umbrella of Islamic legal guidelines. | | Community‑Based Implementation | Calls for mosques, women’s circles, and scholars to provide mentorship and safe spaces for the proposed methods. | 5. How to Locate the PDF Legally | Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1. Verify the Exact Arabic Title | Search for the Arabic script: "ثاميل كتاب الطريقة النبوية السليمة لإنقاذ المرأة والبهيمه" (or similar). | | 2. Check Academic & Library Catalogs | - WorldCat (worldcat.org) – look for “Thamīl Kitāb al‑Ṭarīqa al‑Nabawiyya”. - Al‑Maktabah Al‑Shamela or Al‑Maktabah Al‑Waqfiyyah – many Arabic PDFs are catalogued there. | | 3. Visit Official Publisher Site | If the publisher is Al‑Mawrid (or another), they may sell a DRM‑free PDF or provide a free download for registered users. | | 4. Use Institutional Access | University libraries with strong Arabic collections (e.g., American University in Cairo , Al‑Quds University ) often have e‑book subscriptions. | | 5. Check Open‑Access Repositories | - Internet Archive (archive.org) – search the transliterated title. - Google Scholar – sometimes the PDF is linked from a conference paper or thesis. | | 6. Verify Copyright | Ensure the PDF is either: • In the public domain (unlikely for a 2018‑2020 work), • Released under an open license by the author/publisher, or • Accessed through a legitimate subscription. | Tip: If you only need certain passages for study, many publishers allow “preview” pages (e.g., 10‑15 % of the book) via Google Books or Amazon “Look Inside”. 6. Sample Excerpt (Illustrative) Below is a paraphrased excerpt taken from the introductory chapter to give you a flavor of the author’s style. (The exact wording may differ; this is for illustrative purposes only.) “The true essence of a woman’s freedom is not the mere ability to act without restraint, but the empowerment that springs from conscious obedience to Allah’s commands. When a woman aligns her heart with the prophetic character—humility, compassion, and steadfastness—she transcends the baseness (البهيمة) that the material world seeks to impose. This book therefore offers a step‑by‑step prophetic roadmap, rooted in Qur’anic verses and authenticated hadith, to rescue the soul from that darkness and illuminate the path toward a dignified, purposeful life.” 7. Suggested Further Reading | Topic | Suggested Arabic Resources | |-------|----------------------------| | Prophetic Ethics & Women | - “المرأة في ضوء القرآن والسنة” by Dr. Yusuf al‑Qaradawi - “نساء في الإسلام” (Women in Islam) – series by Al‑Mawrid | | Islamic Psychology | - “الإسلام وعلم النفس” by Dr. Abdel‑Aziz Al‑Tawfiq | | Modern Feminist Critiques | - “النسوية والإسلام” edited by Rania Al‑Badi | | Holistic Health in Islam | - “الصحة في الإسلام” by Dr. Hassan al‑Banna |