Tech Nation - Behind the Macintosh, In Front of the IBM PC
       
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       02/18/1994 - Behind the Macintosh, In Front of the IBM PC
       
       Moira Gunn speaks with Steven Levy, author of "Insanely Great ... The
       Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything."
       They discuss the unusual environment in which the computer was
       developed, the management style of Steve Jobs, and the evolution of
       the Macintosh "look" which changed the face of how humans interacted
       with personal computers. Levy also wrote the 1984 book, "Hackers - The
       Heroes of the Computer Revolution" and the more recent book
       "Artificial Life."
       
       Moira also speaks with Larry Magid, syndicated columnist for the Los
       Angeles Times with the regular feature "Computer File." Understanding
       that 50% of adults are wary of dealing with personal computers, they
       talk about how there is a definite place for such introductory help
       as Magid's new "The Little PC Book." Of special interest is his
       involvement with the digitization of pictures of Polly Klaas. He
       addresses what kind of pictures to have on hand in such an emergency
       and the new routes over which they can be distributed. They also look
       at the future of individuals with the technology developments
       expected in the next 10 years.
       
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