The industry had more smaller players compared to today and a better chance to sell. The barriers were higher but expectations lower. Plus you had a fragmenta

The industry had more smaller players compared to today and a better chance to sell. The barriers were higher but expectations lower. Plus you had a fragmentation of computers and high margins. Trade shows and flea markets, magazines, shareware and asking store owners directly were accessible ways. Today we have the illusion of speaking globally but have been gatekept out by a handful of companies.