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 191
... dealers in October 1976 , and almost 20 stores ( nearly all that existed ) sent representa- tives . MITS representatives also attended the meeting because the dealers wanted to inform the MITS people about how delays in deliv- eries and ...
... dealers in October 1976 , and almost 20 stores ( nearly all that existed ) sent representa- tives . MITS representatives also attended the meeting because the dealers wanted to inform the MITS people about how delays in deliv- eries and ...
Page 240
... dealers . Selling com- puters to retailers in batches of 10 or 15 was much easier than selling single units to individuals over the telephone . Furthermore , the retail market was wide open . The MITS exclusivity policy was forcing dealers ...
... dealers . Selling com- puters to retailers in batches of 10 or 15 was much easier than selling single units to individuals over the telephone . Furthermore , the retail market was wide open . The MITS exclusivity policy was forcing dealers ...
Page 268
... dealers . MITS drove retailers away by forbidding them to sell other companies ' products ; IMSAI ignored dealer and customer complaints about defects in its machines ; and Processor Technology responded to design problems with a ...
... dealers . MITS drove retailers away by forbidding them to sell other companies ' products ; IMSAI ignored dealer and customer complaints about defects in its machines ; and Processor Technology responded to design problems with a ...
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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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