[4] In the beginning, Data Becker catered primarily to users of Commodore 64 and C128 home computers, publishing an extensive range of books as well as programming tools and application software.

The most advanced of the company's books delved deeply into the internals of the aforementioned computers and their peripherals, often revealing features that were undocumented by the manufacturer.

[citation needed] In an attempt to become a worldwide publisher, Data Becker UK Ltd. was established in 1999.

The company headquarters of Data Becker was in Düsseldorf-Bilk, the magazine editorial office and the book publisher were in the immediate vicinity.

[7][8] In 2000, the computer game America: No Peace Beyond the Line, developed by Related Designs, was released.