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> I still remember walking into Tower Records back in 1979 when CDs were just coming out and they only had a few dozen to choose from What? Who is this guy, a
by jjtheblunt 5y ago
> I still remember walking into Tower Records back in 1979 when CDs were just coming out and they only had a few dozen to choose from
What? Who is this guy, and how did facts not get checked?
CDs didn't exist till a few years later:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_disc
- axiomdata316 5y agoMaybe that's a typo? 1989 sounds more accurate in the context.
- jjtheblunt 5y agoAgreed, but by 1989 there were countless thousands of CDs.
- gnicholas 5y ago"This guy" is Rob Scoble, whose reputation as a tech blogger is spotty at best. I haven't read him in years (on account of said reputation), but he was widely regarded as a hack back when he was more influential.
- wonnage 5y agoI believe this is his claim to fame https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333656/larry-page-teases-robert-scoble-for-nude-google-glass-photo https://www.theverge.com/2013/5/15/4333656/larry-page-teases... Just a guy who's... very enthusiastic about his tech products