The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires (1996)
An Irreverent History of the PC Industry
It happened more or less by accident; the people who made it happen were amateurs; and for the most part they still are. From his own Silicon Valley garage, author Bob Cringley puts PC bigshots and nerds on the spot, and tells their incredible true stories. Like the industry itself, the series is informative, funny and brash.
Director: Paul Sen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: June 22, 1996
Cast
- Bob Cringely - Self - Host / Interviewer
- Steve Jobs - Self - Co-Founder, Apple Computer
- Bill Gates - Self - Co-Founder, Microsoft
- Steve Wozniak - Self - Co-Founder, Apple Computer
- Larry Ellison - Self - Founder and President, Oracle
- Paul G. Allen - Self - Co-Founder, Microsoft
Screenplay
Language: Français, Magyar
Original Language: en
Keywords
computer chip, computer nerd, laptop computer, computer history, personal computer, computer programmer, portable computer, computer technology, history of mankind, computer skills, computers, computer seller, computer design
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires about?
- It happened more or less by accident; the people who made it happen were amateurs; and for the most part they still are. From his own Silicon Valley garage, author Bob Cringley puts PC bigshots and nerds on the spot, and tells their incredible true stories. Like the industry itself, the series is informative, funny and brash.
- Who directed The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?
- The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires was directed by Paul Sen.
- Who stars in The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?
- The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires stars Bob Cringely, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Larry Ellison, Paul G. Allen.
- How long is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?
- The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires?
- The Triumph of the Nerds: The Rise of Accidental Empires is a Documentary film.