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Triumph of the Nerds is a 1996 British/American television documentary, produced by John Gau Productions and Oregon Public Broadcasting for Channel 4 and PBS. It explores the development of the personal computer in the United States from World War II to 1995.
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A three-part series that chronicles the origins and evolution of the personal computer industry, featuring interviews with Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak and other pioneers. IMDb provides ratings, reviews, cast and crew information, and more for this 1996 TV mini series.
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Aug 11, 2019 · Watch the 1996 TV series that explores the history of the personal computer in the US from World War II to 1995. Based on Robert X. Cringely's book, it features interviews with the pioneers of the microcomputer industry.
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Learn how nerds, hippies and amateurs changed the world with the personal computer. Explore the history, the people and the trivia of the computer industry at this PBS companion site.
The Xerox Palo Alto research center transformed them into a computer anyone could use. For those who can't imagine a world without laptops and smartphones, TRIUMPH OF THE NERDS is a fascinating vintage 1996 series that reveals how the personal computing revolution happened.
Watch the first part of the documentary series that tells the story of how personal computers took over the world by accident, thanks to a bunch of disenfranchised nerds. Meet the founders of Apple, Microsoft, and other tech giants, and learn about their passion, culture, and challenges.
Divided into three discrete one-hour units, TRIUMPH OF THE NERDS is enhanced by comic book graphics, extensive research and Cringely's self-deprecating humor. Exploring the rise of Apple ...
