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The Paperback Computer
Why paperback?
Computers were large, expensive and only understandable by a few.
Programming required a small amount of creativity and a large amount of discipline and attention to detail.
At school, you might be able to get a computer run once or twice a day.
Initially computers dealt only with numbers
- Then with words
- Then with Graphics
- Then algebra
- Then music
- Then ...
How did the first experience with computer Graphics affected the computer manufacturers? what did they do?
How did the first experiences with the Mouse affected the computer manufacturers? what did they do?
The establishment never gets it ...
How about XEROX?
- What great benefits should we thank Xerox for?
- The Xerox view of the office of the future
- The paperless office idea started in the 70's
- Why did it fail then?
What made computers cheaper?
- Integrated circuits, microprocessors
- Intel didn't get it at first
- Disposable CPU's.
- Personal Computers
- Computer Kit
What was IBM's immediate reaction to creation of microcomputers?
Which company actually succeeded in making loads of money with microcomputers?
Why were they so successful?
Why did Steve Wozniak wanted to build a computer?
What happened to the first IBM attempt at the Personal Computer Market?
1981 - The IBM PC - how did they do it? How did they manage to sell?
Both Apple and IBM still had computers difficult to use?
When was the Mac launched?
Why did it have to be more powerful?
How would IBM brainwash users?
Mitch Kapoor (Lotus) - spreadsheet 123
How did Microsoft get so successful?
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