Why personal computer autonomy mattered · Proposed air date:
Asked about using distant software and servers instead of owning a full computer, Dr. Dave contrasts the idea with old mainframe terminals. He says personal computers became revolutionary because people could customize, move and change their tools without waiting for someone in a central computer room.
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Proposed recording date: 2005-06-18. The exact broadcast date may differ.
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