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Triumph Of The Nerds [VHS] [1996]

VHS ~ Robert X. Cringely
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Robert X. Cringely, Douglas Adams, Sam Albert, Paul G. Allen, Bill Atkinson
  • Writers: Robert X. Cringely
  • Format: Box set, PAL
  • Language English
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Ilc Prime
  • VHS Release Date: 26 Aug 1996
  • Run Time: 200 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CSNG
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,193 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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A two-cassette pack which contains the entire TV series plus 20 minutes of exclusive footage. An irreverant history of the Personal Computer industry and how they conquered the world.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic !!! Enjoyed the whole thing, 16 Jul 2001
I too saw this on chanel 4 years ago and wished I had taped it. It takes you though the history of personal computing in terms that anybody can understand. I am amazed at how accidental some people founded their empires !!. I think bob Cringely has a good first persons view of these happenings. I would recommend that anybody with an interst in computing veiws this. I just wish that his follow up video was available "nerds 2.0.1" that charts the history of the internet ( i wish I'd taped this too !! )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars superb, 12 Nov 2002
As I work in IT this tape was a 'must buy' and I am glad I did. The history of how the PC market is what it is today is explained wonderfully by the very first pioneers of personal computing. Even more amazing is how comapnies like Apple, Microsoft, Compaq and Intel were founded some 20 odd years ago. Even if you are not into computers this is a must see. I agree with one of writers who said that there should be a follow up to this and yes it should be about Internet.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent documentary/soap of the PC history, 28 Jul 2000
This is a couple of very entertaining tapes, which in a inspiring way documents the history of the PC, gives a picture of the development of the industry and the people who made it happen. This is done with many interviews and anecdotes. In Denmark where I live this subject has not yet reach the attention of the TV channels, so it was with great expectations that I bought this movie. I would also recommend reading the 'Accidental empires', which is the book version.

Warning: Don't watch it with your wife and kids, it is more likely that pizza, coke and a couple of techie friends can share the enjoyment with you. But watch out, once you turn it on, you can't stop until the end! Three hours strait! ...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Boys will be Boys!
Accidental Empires (later made into a great TV production called: Triumph of the Nerds) is an eye opening view of the personal computer revolution and the who made it happen from... Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. Clayton

4.0 out of 5 stars Accessible and informative to everyone - top stuff!!
I too orginally saw a few episodes of this on Channel 4. Decided to get the video as it's a great reference and good price. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2002 by Rob Cockerell

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating - the birth of the PC via Gates et al!
I saw this series on TV a couple of years ago and always regretted not taping it. It is fascinating to watch the birth of the PC as told by the participants - and to see who... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2000 by pamnash@compuserve.com

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