Personal Computer History Altair 8800 IBM 5100 Apple 1 Xerox Mac Osborne TRS - 80
Item History & Price
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Comprehensive History of the Personal Computer, 1960s-1990s ~ 528 pagesDEC LINC-8 • Xerox Alto • Kenbak-1 • Mark-8 • MITS Altair • Apple 1 & II, Lisa & Macintosh • Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak • Bill Gates & Paul Allen • IBM 5150 • Scelbi 8H • RLE Micral • SWTPC
Almost encyclopedic in scope and boasting an extensive bibliography, up for auction is a fascinating, in-depth history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal c...omputing, the "first" personal computer, the invention of the microprocessor at Intel, and the first microcomputer are detailed, describing not only the hardware and software but also the companies and people who made it happen. In addition, the book traces the evolution of the personal computer from a homebrew hobby device to its ascendance as a consumer appliance.
Overall, the book is in very good condition. Softcover, 528 pages. Copyright 2001. This item ships WORLDWIDE.
Almost encyclopedic in scope and boasting an extensive bibliography, up for auction is a fascinating, in-depth history of the personal computer revolution. Early personal c...omputing, the "first" personal computer, the invention of the microprocessor at Intel, and the first microcomputer are detailed, describing not only the hardware and software but also the companies and people who made it happen. In addition, the book traces the evolution of the personal computer from a homebrew hobby device to its ascendance as a consumer appliance.
Overall, the book is in very good condition. Softcover, 528 pages. Copyright 2001. This item ships WORLDWIDE.
