A Short History of the Personal Computer relates the 42-year history of one of the world's greatest technology revolutions. It begins with the Homebrew Club of hobbyists at Menlo Park in California in 1975, through the heady years of high growth, to the current, in 2017, period of significant decline. Distinctively, it takes the view that it was specific software developments that were the primary drivers of the spectacular growth in PC unit sale worldwide; more so than the hardware developments, as remarkable as they were. ...
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A Short History of the Personal Computer relates the 42-year history of one of the world's greatest technology revolutions. It begins with the Homebrew Club of hobbyists at Menlo Park in California in 1975, through the heady years of high growth, to the current, in 2017, period of significant decline. Distinctively, it takes the view that it was specific software developments that were the primary drivers of the spectacular growth in PC unit sale worldwide; more so than the hardware developments, as remarkable as they were. Time and again over the first 35 years of its history, it has been the arrival of critical new software that has caused the PC industry to realize incredible growth spurts. Will there be more such software? The book offers some suggestions. But, only time will tell. Our History illustrates the developments with short descriptions of the contributions of the companies and individuals that led the industry at various stages. It is also interspersed with the unique experiences of the author in working in and around the industry, both as a consultant and as an avid user. It is sprinkled with insights about how technology companies succeed that will be useful to today's entrepreneurs and their backers building innovative companies.
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