Fire in the Valley: The Making of the Personal Computer, Collector's Edition
by Paul Freiberger, Michael Swaine
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Author: Michael Swaine, Paul FreibergerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-12-09
ISBN: 0071358951
Number of pages: 463
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Summary: 5 Stars
Fire in the valley takes you on a journey through the evolution of personal computing from the standpoint of the US hobbyist community. There is a good deal of detail on the history of MITS and Processor Technology, as well as the usual commentaries on the Homebrew computer club and Apple computer. This book strikes a handy balance between the technophile, historian and casual reader and is well illustrated throughout. Exceptional value in paperback form.
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