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This was a corporate song that was used during the Macintosh rollout in January, 1984. It was played in Manhattan, before Steve Jobs took the stage to introduce the Macintosh and the new line of Lisa computer systems.
Description: In this video I explore the history of the Altair 8800, which, despite not being the first microcomputer, played a crucial role in popularizing personal computing. It paved the way for the growth of the microcomputer industry and inspired countless individuals to explore the potential of computers.
Ars Technica published the following article about the evolution from of modern computing, here is except: " Back in 2005, we charted 30 years of personal computer market share to show graphically how the industry had developed, who succeeded and when, and how some iconic names eventually faded away completely. With the rise of whole new classes of "personal computers"—tablets and smartphones—it's worth updating all the numbers once more. And when we do so, we see something surprising: the adoption rates for our beloved mobile devices absolutely blow away the last few decades of desktop computer growth. People are adopting new technology faster than ever before. " (Read the rest of the article )
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