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Recipe for failure: gender and the creation of the home computing market, 1980-1985.

Source :
Conference Papers -- International Communication Association; 2012 Annual Meeting, p1-27, 27p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the complexities of storing games and recipes in home computing systems for the period 1980-1985. It explains that the development of the microprocessor in early 1970s created enthusiasm for homebrew hobbyist thinking that gaming and recipe storage would be too complex for the small machines. However, the exponential development and advancement of computing power persisted through modernity.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- International Communication Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
85900239