Triumph of the nerds
Title:
Triumph of the nerds
Author:
Sen, Paul.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Pub. ; [S.l.] : Distributed by RM Associates, [2002?]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
For specific features see interactive menu.
Based on Cringely's book: Accidental Empires.
Originally produced as a television program series in 1996.
Contents:
Impressing their friends -- Riding the bear -- Great artists steal.
Abstract:
Covers the pioneering years of the PC revolution during the mid-1970's in Silicon Valley (1st work). Explains how the PC industry came of age in the 1980's. Interviews Steve Jobs who co-founded Apple Computer and Bill Gates of Microsoft (2nd work). Looks at changes in the PC industry during the 1990's and their impact on the future. Discusses the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Internet (3rd work)
Genre:
Added Title:
Impressing their friends.
Riding the bear.
Great artists steal.
Electronic Access:
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