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Microsoft Volume I

Acquired

CHAPTER

The Dawn of Computing and IBM's Dominance

This chapter explores the early days of computing, focusing on IBM's dominance with System 360 and the strategy shift in 1968 to address antitrust concerns. It also introduces the competitive dynamic between IBM and DEC in the mini-computer market, highlighting the transformation of Seattle by Microsoft and the emergence of new computing markets.

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