Fire in the Valley: The Making of the Personal Computer"This updated edition features interviews with the major players, new chapters, dozens of new photos, and updates throughout that carry the story forward into the Internet era. The authors convey the exciting development of companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Sun, Netscape, Lotus, and Oracle."--BOOK JACKET. |
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Page 290
... Fylstra , who had researched the market for personal computer software . The professor also gave Bricklin the same warning he'd once given to Fylstra : because of the availability of time- sharing systems , microcomputer software would ...
... Fylstra , who had researched the market for personal computer software . The professor also gave Bricklin the same warning he'd once given to Fylstra : because of the availability of time- sharing systems , microcomputer software would ...
Page 291
... Fylstra began showing the product around , not everyone responded as enthusiastically as they had expected . Fylstra recalls demonstrating VisiCalc to Apple chairman Mike Markkula , who was unimpressed and proceeded to show Fylstra his ...
... Fylstra began showing the product around , not everyone responded as enthusiastically as they had expected . Fylstra recalls demonstrating VisiCalc to Apple chairman Mike Markkula , who was unimpressed and proceeded to show Fylstra his ...
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... Fylstra , who had already bought his VisiPlot / VisiTrend . Fylstra knew Kapor well and had the money and the market position . Personal Software was at this point the largest personal computer software company , having just grossed ...
... Fylstra , who had already bought his VisiPlot / VisiTrend . Fylstra knew Kapor well and had the money and the market position . Personal Software was at this point the largest personal computer software company , having just grossed ...
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Fire in the Valley: The Making of the Personal Computer Paul Freiberger,Michael Swaine No preview available - 2000 |
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