I was cleaning out a closet and came across my copy of "Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer". I realized it's almost 25 years ago this was published and perhaps some on this list haven't read it? I've been enjoying re-reading my copy. One thing that I realized in reading his bio is that it was rather late in life that he became part of the personal computer movement - he was 56 when he opened the Computer Mart in NYC. It's a great read. takes you back. In scanning Amazon I realize this book is now somewhat of a collectible - they seem to go for as much as $200! It looks like there's a podcast on line for those of you who might want to listen http://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Entries/2016/1/12_Stan_ Veit_7.html - Glenn
Glenn, It’s a truly great insight into the early days of personal computing. I love this book. David Greelish started the Stan Veit’s History of Personal Computer Podcast (http://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Stan_Veit.html <http://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Stan_Veit.html>) where each chapter is read individually. He got the approval of Stan’s family after Stan passed away. Although David hit a snag where he was unable to continue producing the chapters on a regular basis, I’ve been helping him get additional chapters produced. Through Chapter 7 have been published, and David has Chapter 8 from me ready to publish. Randy Kindig host Floppy Days Podcast (floppydays.com <http://floppydays.com/>)
On Jun 11, 2017, at 5:04 PM, Glenn Roberts via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I was cleaning out a closet and came across my copy of "Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer". I realized it's almost 25 years ago this was published and perhaps some on this list haven't read it? I've been enjoying re-reading my copy. One thing that I realized in reading his bio is that it was rather late in life that he became part of the personal computer movement - he was 56 when he opened the Computer Mart in NYC. It's a great read. takes you back.
In scanning Amazon I realize this book is now somewhat of a collectible - they seem to go for as much as $200! It looks like there's a podcast on line for those of you who might want to listen
http://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Entries/2016/1/12_Stan_ Veit_7.html
- Glenn
Yup, it's a great book. I had always hoped he would make it to VCF but he couldn't. A shame he's gone. Bill S. -----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic [mailto:vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Roberts via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 5:04 PM To: 'vcf-midatlantic' Cc: Glenn Roberts Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer I was cleaning out a closet and came across my copy of "Stan Veit's History of the Personal Computer". I realized it's almost 25 years ago this was published and perhaps some on this list haven't read it? I've been enjoying re-reading my copy. One thing that I realized in reading his bio is that it was rather late in life that he became part of the personal computer movement - he was 56 when he opened the Computer Mart in NYC. It's a great read. takes you back. In scanning Amazon I realize this book is now somewhat of a collectible - they seem to go for as much as $200! It looks like there's a podcast on line for those of you who might want to listen http://www.classiccomputing.com/CCPodcasts/Stan_Veit/Entries/2016/1/12_Stan_ Veit_7.html - Glenn --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
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