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The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal

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Book Synopsis: An engrossing origin story for the personal computer—showing how the Apple II’s software helped a machine transcend from hobbyists’ plaything to essential home appliance.

Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. Designed by the brilliant engineer Steve Wozniak and hustled into the marketplace by his Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, the Apple II became one of the most prominent personal computers of this dawning industry.

The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware, but its most compelling story isn’t found in the feat of its engineering, the personalities of Apple’s founders, or the way it set the stage for the company’s multibillion-dollar future. Instead, historian Laine Nooney shows, what made the Apple II iconic was its software. In software, we discover the material reasons people bought computers. Not to hack, but to play. Not to code, but to calculate. Not to program, but to print. The story of personal computing in the United States is not about the evolution of hackers—it’s about the rise of everyday users.

Recounting a constellation of software creation stories, Nooney offers a new understanding of how the hobbyists’ microcomputers of the 1970s became the personal computer we know today. From iconic software products like VisiCalc and The Print Shop to historic games like Mystery House and Snooper Troops to long-forgotten disk-cracking utilities, The Apple II Age offers an unprecedented look at the people, the industry, and the money that built the microcomputing milieu—and why so much of it converged around the pioneering Apple II.

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Unlock the secrets of Apple's incredible rise to success with "The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal" - the ultimate guide to understanding the origins of the personal computer revolution. While the iPhone, iPod, and Macintosh may be more familiar to modern consumers, it was the Apple II that paved the way for Apple Inc.'s dominance in the tech industry. Crafted by the genius engineer Steve Wozniak and propelled into the market by the legendary Steve Jobs, the Apple II revolutionized the concept of personal computing.

Unlike its predecessors, the Apple II's true power was not solely attributed to its impressive hardware design or the charisma of its founders. Instead, what truly made the Apple II an iconic machine was its software. In "The Apple II Age," historian Laine Nooney delves deep into the world of software and reveals the driving force behind the widespread adoption of personal computers - the desires of everyday users. From gaming and calculation to printing and creative pursuits, the Apple II's software transformed it into an essential home appliance.

Discover the fascinating stories behind the creation of iconic software products like VisiCalc, The Print Shop, and games such as Mystery House and Snooper Troops. Learn about the forgotten utilities that shaped the microcomputing era, and gain unprecedented insights into the people, industry, and pivotal moments that propelled the Apple II to greatness. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a tech aficionado, "The Apple II Age" will transport you back to the dawn of personal computing and illuminate the path that led to the modern computer landscape.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the rich history of personal computing. Order your copy of "The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal" today and gain a new perspective on the technology that changed the world.

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