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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User Review - joeldinda - LibraryThingAnother pleasant reread of a personal computing history book I originally read in the 1980s. The authors--both of whom edited computer publications as the stories developed--tell the story of the ... Read full review
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User Review - JohnMunsch - LibraryThingA fun book that covers the personal computer revolution from the mid 70's to the late 90's. Lots of great quotes and snippets from interviews plus several picture sections. The only weak part of the ... Read full review
Contents
The Voyage to Altair | 33 |
The Miracle Makers | 75 |
Homebrew | 109 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Fire in the Valley: The Making of the Personal Computer The updated classics |
| Authors | Paul Freiberger, Michael Swaine |
| Edition | 2, illustrated |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0071358927, 9780071358927 |
| Length | 463 pages |
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