Episode 17.5 - Bill's Problem with Piracy
Advent of Computing · Sean S Haas
November 25, 201910m 26sbonus
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Show Notes
In this mini-episode we look at a strange event in Microsoft's early history and their first case of piracy. Along the way you will learn about the best advetrizing campaign in history: the MITS MOBILE Computer Caravan!
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Important dates in this episode:
1976: 'Open Letter to Hobbyists' Written by Bill Gates