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Revolution In The Valley: The Insanely Great Story Of How The Mac Was Made
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There Was A Time, Not Too Long Ago, When The Typewriter And Notebook Ruled, And The Computer As An Everyday Tool Was Simply A Vision. Revolution In The Valley Traces This Vision Back To Its Earliest Roots: The Hallways And Backrooms Of Apple, Where The Groundbreaking Macintosh Computer Was Born. The Book Traces The Development Of The Macintosh, From Its Inception As An Underground Skunkworks Project In 1979 To Its Triumphant Introduction In 1984 And Beyond.The Stories In Revolution In The Valley Come On Extremely Good Authority. That'S Because Author Andy Hertzfeld Was A Core Member Of The Team That Built The Macintosh System Software, And A Key Creator Of The Mac'S Radically New User Interface Software. One Of The Chosen Few Who Worked With The Mercurial Steve Jobs, You Might Call Him The Ultimate Insider.When Revolution In The Valley Begins, Hertzfeld Is Working On Apple'S First Attempt At A Lowcost, Consumeroriented Computer: The Apple Ii. He Sees That Steve Jobs Is Luring Some Of The Company'S Most Brilliant Innovators To Work On A Tiny Research Effort The Macintosh. Hertzfeld Manages To Make His Way Onto The Macintosh Research Team, And The Rest Is History.Through Lavish Illustrations, Period Photos, And Hertzfeld'S Vivid Firsthand Accounts, Revolution In The Valley Reveals What It Was Like To Be There At The Birth Of The Personal Computer Revolution. The Story Comes To Life Through The Book'S Portrait Of The Talented And Often Eccentric Characters Who Made Up The Macintosh Team. Now, Over 20 Years Later, Millions Of People Are Benefiting From The Technical Achievements Of This Determined And Brilliant Group Of People.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: 'Revolution in The Valley' explores the history and development of the Macintosh computer at Apple, detailing its origins and the people behind its creation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: The book is authored by Andy Hertzfeld, a key member of the team that developed the Macintosh system software.
- Q: What type of book is 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: 'Revolution in The Valley' is a paperback book that combines historical insights with personal anecdotes about the Macintosh development.
- Q: How many pages does 'Revolution in The Valley' contain? A: The book contains 291 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: The used copy is in good condition, indicating minor wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What is the publishing date of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: 'Revolution in The Valley' was published on December 15, 2004.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What kind of features can I expect from 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: The book features lavish illustrations and period photos that enhance the storytelling of the Macintosh's development.
- Q: Is 'Revolution in The Valley' suitable for readers interested in technology history? A: 'Revolution in The Valley' is highly suitable for readers interested in the history of technology, particularly the personal computer revolution.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Revolution in The Valley'? A: The edition of the book is the first edition.