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How the IBM PC Won, Then Lost, the Personal Computer Market

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Here, Steve Jobs introduced the Apple II, with a price tag of US $1,298 (about $5,800 today), while rival Commodore unveiled its PET. IBM's original manufacturing forecasts called for 1 million machines over three years, with 200,000 the first year. In August, Tandy launched its TRS-80 , which came with games.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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I said I would consider it, but that I was really hoping to establish a precedent, legally speaking, beyond Torrance. I mean the governments. Edison is worse than the government. At least with the government you usually only need to bring them two copies. It’s not anyone in any of the South Bay city governments.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

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Your browser does not support the video tag. After initially experimenting with large heavy-duty trucks, we realized that the agricultural sector doesn't have the major legal and regulatory constraints that road transport has in Russia and elsewhere. Your browser does not support the video tag. Cognitive Pilot. Cognitive Pilot.

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An Army of Grain-harvesting Robots Marches Across Russia

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Your browser does not support the video tag. After initially experimenting with large heavy-duty trucks, we realized that the agricultural sector doesn't have the major legal and regulatory constraints that road transport has in Russia and elsewhere. Your browser does not support the video tag. Cognitive Pilot. Cognitive Pilot.

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