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Fire in the Valley: The Birth and Death of the Personal SPuter 3rd Edition
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Fire in the Valley is the definitive history of the personal computer, chronicling the birth of a revolution driven by a motley crew who invented the personal computer, reshaping the relationship between man and machine.
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What Stands Out
In-depth History
Explore the comprehensive evolution of personal computers, detailing influential milestones and technological innovations that shaped the industry, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and tech historians alike.
Updated Insights
This third edition provides fresh perspectives and analysis on the decline and resurgence of personal computing, offering readers current relevance and context in today’s tech landscape.
Engaging Narrative
Written in a captivating style, the book combines rigorous research with storytelling, ensuring that readers remain engaged while learning about the complex interplay of innovation, industry, and culture.
Product Details
| Publisher | Pragmatic Bookshelf |
| Publication date | November 25, 2014 |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 424 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1937785769 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1937785765 |
| Item Weight | 1.64 pounds (740 grams) |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.86 x 9.25 inches (19.1 x 2.2 x 23.5 cm) |
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Tech Historians
Provides an in-depth look at the evolution of personal computing and its historical significance.
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Offers valuable insights for those working in technology, computing, or related industries seeking historical context.
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Students of Computing
Essential reading for students interested in understanding the origins and impact of personal computers.
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Not suitable for those seeking light reading or entertainment outside of technological topics.
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Fire in the Valley: The Birth and Death of the Personal SPuter 3rd Edition
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Fire in the Valley: The Birth and Death of the Personal Computer 3rd Edition is a must-read for anyone interested in computer history. The authors go beyond the winners' stories and reveal the behind-the-scenes stories of how the industry exploded from a spark to a conflagration within a couple of decades. The book is well-written and easy to understand, and the authors do a credible job of describing how personal computing has evolved in today's world of personal devices and the Internet. This fantastic work groups material into themes like hardware development, evolving operating systems, user reactions, investor relations, business adoption, corporate rises and falls, and more, making the trends of history easier to follow and understand. This book is a classic and a truly illuminating glimpse into the vision of those who shaped the digital world we live in today.
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Pros
- Reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of how the computer industry exploded
- Well-written and easy to understand
- Groups material into themes, making the trends of history easier to follow and understand
- Credible job of describing how personal computing has evolved in today's world
Cons
- Shorter than the second edition, which may suggest that the second edition has richer content
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- Comprehensive history of the personal computer revolution
- Details the origins and key players behind the birth of the personal computer industry
- Includes interviews with pioneers like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
- Explores the transition from the PC era to the post-PC era
- Addresses the impact on personal freedom, power, and software preferences
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