Because it had "IBM" on the front, which gave it validity in the business
world. Could you imagine some mid-level/upper-level executive with an Apple
II on his desk? Being first, or being the best, does not guarantee success.
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Smith [mailto:csmith@amdocs.com]
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 12:16 PM
To: 'classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org'
Subject: RE: History of Computing exam question
<snip>
I have no idea how the peesee actually lasted as long as it has.
<snip>
Regards,
Chris
Christopher Smith, Perl Developer
Amdocs - Champaign, IL
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