Hiltzik, Michael A.
Dealers of Lightning: Xerox Parc and the Dawn of the Computer Age
- ISBN 13:
- 9780887309892
- author:
- Hiltzik, Michael A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 2.8 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Programming, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dealers of Lightning: Xerox PARC and the Dawn of the Computer Age A riveting chronicle of innovation and corporate machinations, Dealers of Lightning tells the story of Xerox's most brilliant engineers, who created groundbreaking technologies that transformed contemporary life. Despite being rejected by their corporation, these inventors turned their ideas into empires, changing the world in the process. Based on extensive interviews with key figures involved, this book provides an unprecedented look at the ideas, inventions, and individuals behind Xerox PARC's success. It reveals how the company's inability to grasp and exploit these innovations nearly prevented it from achieving greatness. This fascinating story is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and the importance of embracing innovation.
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