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The Personal Computer, Past, Present and Future: The Importance of Software

by Peter Farwell
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781983546860
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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  • Pages: 168
  • Original Price: USD 9.75
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 404 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

This book discusses the History of the Personal Computer. The review of the first 36 years from 1975 to 2011 focusses on the extraordinary growth in sales in that short span. It elaborates on how the entrepreneurs creating that growth did so, discussing many keys to success. The discussion of the present, from 2011 to 2017, reviews the serious weakening in PC sales over that period and discusses the causes of the decline. The presentation of the future includes suggestions on what new developments might spark PC sales again. It concludes with a list of things to watch for that might indicate PC sales are on the rise. The insights provided should be helpful to entrepreneurs developing high tech businesses.

Peter Farwell Is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Financial Analyst. He is uniquely positioned to write The Personal Computer, Past, Present and Future. Peter was an early purchaser of an Apple II and an avid user of VisiCalc. He is a retired partner of Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young. He was the leader of the Canadian Firm's services to the High Technology Industry for fourteen years. Peter was the co-author of several studies of the Canadian High Technology Industry. These included a study of trends in the Canadian Software Industry, conducted by interviewing 12 of the CEO's of Canada's leading Software companies. He coordinated the Canadian Electronic Industry's participation in a four country, four industry study of Total Quality Management practices. Peter has written articles and given speeches on aspects of Strategic Planning and Financing for High Technology companies. These included a lecture to the Association of Canadian Venture Capital Companies on the six stages of growth of technology companies, based on a 1972 landmark paper on the subject by Professor Greiner of Harvard University.

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