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A 90s PC Build Adventure: The Memorable First

2025-08-23

Building a PC in the 90s was an adventure. In 1996, the author helped a friend build a computer, sourcing parts from used computer stores, magazine ads, and local shops. Finding compatible parts was a challenge, with limited online resources and the need for in-person purchases. The process involved multiple trips to different stores, including a last-minute dash for a keyboard adapter. The finished PC worked, highlighting the challenges and unique aspects of PC building in the 90s, a stark contrast to today's ease of assembly.

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Yahoo's Rise and Fall: From Internet King to Forgotten Giant

2025-07-27

Yahoo, once the undisputed king of the internet portal, has fallen from grace. This article recounts Yahoo's tumultuous journey from its founding in 1994 to its 2016 sale to Verizon. Yahoo initially rose to prominence with its well-organized directory-style search engine and content aggregation, reaching a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion. However, a series of disastrous acquisitions, such as Broadcast.com and Geocities, coupled with missed opportunities to acquire Google and Facebook, led to its decline. Yahoo was eventually sold for $4.8 billion, marking the end of a once-dominant internet empire. Only its shrewd investment in Alibaba remains a bright spot in its legacy.

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The Coleco Adam: A Cautionary Tale of 80s Tech Failure

2025-06-06

Coleco's 1983 attempt to break into the burgeoning home computer market with the Coleco Adam ended in spectacular failure. Despite initial hype and anticipation, the Adam fell short, plagued by high and fluctuating prices, delayed releases, a high defect rate, unreliable data storage (data packs prone to unraveling and erasure), and a poorly designed printer (with the power supply integrated, rendering the entire system unusable if it failed). Stiff competition from the Commodore 64 also proved insurmountable. The Adam's failure cost Coleco nearly $50 million and ultimately contributed to the company's demise in 1988. The story serves as a cautionary tale: even a well-conceived product can fail without strong execution and market strategy.

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Clippy: The Office Assistant We Loved to Hate

2025-04-13

Clippy, the animated paperclip assistant in Microsoft Office 97 and 2000, attempted to simplify software use through animation and suggestions. However, its over-enthusiastic and often unhelpful advice made it a target of user frustration. This article revisits Clippy's origins, focusing on the era of increasing computer power without effective software utilization and Clippy's attempts to address the problems of user-unfriendliness and excess computing power. Clippy's retirement in 2001 marked the end of an outdated user experience, yet today evokes a sense of nostalgia for some.

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Website Privacy Policy Explained

2025-04-06

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Microsoft's 1986 IPO: The Birth of a Tech Giant and the Seeds of a Bubble

2025-03-16

On March 13, 1986, Microsoft's successful IPO raised $61 million, valuing the company at $777 million, marking the birth of a tech giant. However, this IPO also ignited the hunt for 'the next Microsoft,' directly contributing to the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Microsoft's delayed IPO, 11 years after its founding, stemmed from Bill Gates' desire to maintain control. Despite strong profitability, the need to attract talent through stock options ultimately pushed them public. Microsoft's success rested on its operating system's near-monopoly in the booming PC market and its diversified software portfolio. However, this success also led to antitrust concerns and subsequent legal battles. Microsoft's IPO not only created a tech empire but also sowed the seeds of the dot-com bubble, leaving a significant mark on tech history.

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The Dot-Com Bubble: A 20-Year Retrospective

2025-03-16

March 10, 2000 marked the peak of the dot-com bubble, with the NASDAQ hitting 5048.62 before a dramatic crash. Investors were frenzied, chasing the next Microsoft, often ignoring profitability. While companies like Amazon and Google eventually thrived, their success wasn't guaranteed in 2000. The burst led to widespread failures, impacting the tech industry deeply. Recovery was slow, with the NASDAQ only surpassing its 2000 peak in 2015, serving as a cautionary tale in tech history.

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The Amiga 600: Commodore's Epic Fail, Now a Retro Gem

2025-03-16

The Amiga 600, one of Commodore's last Amigas, epitomized the company's downfall. Launched in 1992, it featured outdated 1985 technology, lacked competitiveness in price and expandability, and suffered from inferior graphics compared to PCs. This article delves into the reasons for its failure, contrasting it with the more successful Amiga 500. Despite its initial flop, the Amiga 600's compact size has made it a popular choice among retro enthusiasts today. The author analyzes Commodore's strategic missteps and the Amiga 600's technical shortcomings, highlighting how a once-failed product has become a nostalgic icon.

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