Title:
Triumph of the nerds [videorecording] / John Gau Productions and Oregon Public Broadcasting with RM Associates for Channel 4 and PBS ; series director, Paul Sen ; series producers, John Gau, Stephen Segaller ; written and presented by Bob Cringely.
Author:
Sen, Paul.
Gau, John.
Segaller, Stephen.
Cringely, Robert X.
Cringely, Robert X. Accidental empires.
John Gau Productions.
Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Reiner Moritz Associates.
Channel Four (Great Britain)
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Ambrose Video Publishing.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Pub. ; [S.l.] : Distributed by RM Associates, [2002?]
Call Number:
HD9696.2.U65 T75 2002 #3781
Abstract:
Covers the pioneering years of the PC revolution during the mid-1970's in Silicon Valley (1st work). Explains how the PC industry came of age in the 1980's. Interviews Steve Jobs who co-founded Apple Computer and Bill Gates of Microsoft (2nd work). Looks at changes in the PC industry during the 1990's and their impact on the future. Discusses the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the Internet (3rd work).
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (165 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
For specific features see interactive menu.
Based on Cringely's book: Accidental Empires.
Originally produced as a television program series in 1996.
Added Title:
Impressing their friends.
Riding the bear.
Great artists steal.
Contents:
Impressing their friends -- Riding the bear -- Great artists steal.
Terms Governing Use:
Public performance rights - GWC.