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Fire in the Valley: The Making of the Personal Computer

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Freiberger and Swaine update their popular book that told the story of the making of the personal computer, adding outrageous tales about and photos ... Show synopsis

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Overall customer rating: 3.500
Judy C

2nd review for this item

by Judy C on Nov 26, 2011

My first review was unfavorable because I had received an email stating the book had been mailed. The book never arrived. After lodging my complaint, however, the book was finally sent and its receipt was satisfactory. I would still think twice about ordering from this same supplier, as I believe only ... More

phylasnier

Want to know how the PC came about? Read this!

by phylasnier on Sep 12, 2009

This is a very enjoyable book charting the history of personal computing (not just of the personal computer). The story starts in the early 70's, and the authors keep you entertained and informed up to what happened in the late 90's - I hope they keep it up and get another edition together in 5 years ... More

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