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Summary: A must see for anyone that uses computers
Review: Objective, authoriative and enlightening. What a story. A history of the personal computer industry that explains the humble beginings of such computing greats as Microsoft, Oracle, Apple, Gates, Ellison, Jobs and Wozniac. A great show to watch with the children. Educational, entertaining and just plain fun.
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Summary: Beginnings of the Computer Industry Revealed
Review: People called them Nerds. But, they weren't the same as the Nerds from the Comedy Movies you may have seen. For one, these nerds were truly successful and became very rich.As a college professor, teaching an Intro to Computers class, I found this video helpful in gaining a real insight of what it was like when the titans of the computer industry were first developing. While, maybe too Geeky for a class of non-techies, true techies will love this video. For Non-Techie classes, check out TNT's "Pirates of Silicon Valley".
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Summary: What a horrible Butcher Job of a Masterpiece!!!!!
Review: So there I was......browsing through Amazon.com and on "the page I made" up pops, guess what? Triumph of the Nerds on DVD. Seeing this, I was just reaching for my credit card to snap up a copy of it when BAM! I read one of the reviews......
Still a great show, but the Ambrose edition is not complete!, October 28, 2004
Reviewer: Sean Breazeal (Mt. Pleasant, UT USA)
I immediately checked with Bob, and Yes, sure enough, several minutes had been cut from the original US release for "space" requirements.
In his defense, Bob had no input on this. Were it me? I'd be hopping mad.
Instead of the publisher, Ambrose, using this opportunity to create a new and valuable product by adding deleted scenes, extended version, and extras, they chose to go on the cheap and cut to fit rather than make a product worth purchasing.
Bob Cringely is a genius and is thorough in all he does. Had they used this chance to extend what was probably the best compilation of the modern 'net age and add what I'm sure was hours of extra content Bob had to cut, I'd have been the first guy willing to pay retail to buy it. Having purchased 3 copies of the boxed video set (1 lost to a fire, 1 lost to a non-returning friend) there would have been NO hesitation to this. In fact, I'd have watched it straight through on receipt.
What a HORRIBLE, horrible mistake Ambrose has made.
FIX IT!!!!
Don't walk, RUN from this edition. I know it's Old school, but do yourself a favor and buy the video tape version. You'll thank me later.
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Summary: Brilliant!
Review: The last volume of this excellent set ended off with a quiet bang. I really enjoyed all of the interviews with the influential players in the world of the nerds.
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Summary: The best documentary that I have seen
Review: The triumph of the nerds is, by far, the most informative set of videos I have seen about any industry. It shows the complex history of the computer industry and how it came to be. From gross mistakes of Xerox to the luck of Microsoft. I recommend this set to everyone that is at all interested in computers.
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Summary: Entertaining history of the people behind the PC revolution
Review: There is an old saying that you never realize history while you're living it... well, after watching "Triumph of the Nerds", I have a better appreciation for the historical impact of the revolution we have lived through in the past 25 years.
To think that 25 years ago the idea of a "personal" computer on your desk was laughable! This video is well-produced, well-written, and highly entertaining (even for "non-techies" like myself)! And the cast of characters (Gates, Jobs, Wozniak, Allen, etc.) are as fascinating as any fictional characters a writer could dream up... Hats off to Mr. Cringely for this important work... should be required viewing in high-school classrooms everywhere!
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Summary: Entertaining history of the people behind the PC revolution
Review: There is an old saying that you never realize history while you're living it... well, after watching "Triumph of the Nerds", I have a better appreciation for the historical impact of the revolution we have lived through in the past 25 years.
To think that 25 years ago the idea of a "personal" computer on your desk was laughable! This video is well-produced, well-written, and highly entertaining (even for "non-techies" like myself)! And the cast of characters (Gates, Jobs, Wozniak, Allen, etc.) are as fascinating as any fictional characters a writer could dream up... Hats off to Mr. Cringely for this important work... should be required viewing in high-school classrooms everywhere!
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Summary: The Most Important Story of our time
Review: This Documetary is the most important story of our lifetimes...or any time. Anyone in the industry must see this to understand the rise of the computer industry.
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Summary: Excellent Collection for PC Enthusiasts
Review: This DVD contains only 1 disc with 3 episodes and approximately runs total of 165 minutes. No special features nor any extra production notes. The only feature is english subtitles. Period. As close to US$50, this seems abit costy. However, no other documentaries have done a better job than Robert Cringely's "Triumph of the Nerds". Yes, it's expensive but you will not regret to own a copy. Robert Cringely's done a terrific job, he played back the entire history and revolution of PC industry to you with a relaxing and entertaining way. You can simply sit and enjoy of this three hours show non-stop without finding it boring. Cringely interviewed lots of key players in the PC industry and let them to tell you what they did and how they influenced and kept in leading position in the PC industry. Steve Job said in his interview: "Good artist copy, great artist steal...." to describe his time in the PC revolution and how he's done great jobs for Apple. If you're one of the PC enthusiasts, this is a MUST-HAVE collectible item.
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Summary: Excellent documentary
Review: This is an exhaustive, yet highly entertaining look at the birth and growth of the home computer industry. A lot of tech history is discussed, with plenty of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. As expected, the giants of the computer industry are interviewed (Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, etc..), but plenty of lesser-known people are featured too. Overall a great series. Note: this program was broadcast in 1996, so the story ends with the introduction of Windows 95.
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