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1 hour 49 minute full version of Nelson's Computers for Cynics - him talking entertainingly into the camera about computers, how they work (e.g. file systems, f
by yesenadam 8y ago
1 hour 49 minute full version of Nelson's Computers for Cynics - him talking entertainingly into the camera about computers, how they work (e.g. file systems, filenames), a lot of computing history, inside stories, key people (V Bush, Engelbart, Kay, Gates, Jobs etc), lost opportunities etc. Pretty funny, like his term the PUI (PARC UI).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3gmh-d9oI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3gmh-d9oI
- leoc 8y agoHis Geeks Bearing Gifts is a more detailed, written treatment of the same material: http://www.lulu.com/shop/ted-nelson/geeks-bearing-gifts/paperback/product-4312837.html http://www.lulu.com/shop/ted-nelson/geeks-bearing-gifts/pape... . It's also a more affordable alternative to Computer Lib/Dream Machines if you want to send him some money.