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> roots in the microcomputer revolution, vs IBM You mean the IBM that invented the PC? The distinction you're trying to make here is far from clear.
by notacoward 6y ago
> roots in the microcomputer revolution, vs IBM
You mean the IBM that invented the PC? The distinction you're trying to make here is far from clear.
- riffic 6y agoThe personal computer was not invented by IBM: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2011/06/did-ibm-invent-the-personal-computer-answer-no/ https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2011/06/did-ibm-invent-t...
- notacoward 6y agoYeah, I was around, there were others before the PC, but it was the one named as such that sold millions and popularized the term. There's no point to being pedantic and bitter about it.
- riffic 6y agoI'm just pointing out the truth, no bitterness intended.