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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... Users , North Star Users Group , Sol Users Soci- ety , and PET Users . " At that time , the Homebrew attendees ( the club did not have members ) included key people from Apple , Cromemco , Commodore , Computer Faire , Dr. Dobb's Journal ...
... Users , North Star Users Group , Sol Users Soci- ety , and PET Users . " At that time , the Homebrew attendees ( the club did not have members ) included key people from Apple , Cromemco , Commodore , Computer Faire , Dr. Dobb's Journal ...
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... users ' group , not a club . " BCS and the other users ' groups were computer clubs that had developed into something more . They served as informal think tanks , social groups , and arenas for the exchange of information . The clubs ...
... users ' group , not a club . " BCS and the other users ' groups were computer clubs that had developed into something more . They served as informal think tanks , social groups , and arenas for the exchange of information . The clubs ...
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... users much like a typical " corkboard " bulletin board found in an office ) , or BBSs . BBSs provided content , such as news services , discussion groups , stock quotes , and electronic mail , to their subscribers . CompuServe , Prodigy ...
... users much like a typical " corkboard " bulletin board found in an office ) , or BBSs . BBSs provided content , such as news services , discussion groups , stock quotes , and electronic mail , to their subscribers . CompuServe , Prodigy ...
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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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