Slowdown in Silicon Valley (1985) | Computer Industry Slump Explained

Описание: In the mid-1980s, the personal computer industry faced its first major slowdown, after years of rapid growth and hype. This episode of Computer Chronicles investigates the reasons behind the slump and explores what it meant for Silicon Valley and the global technology market.

🔹 What You’ll See in This Program:

A detailed look at the computer business slowdown in 1985

Analysis of economic and market factors affecting Silicon Valley

Industry perspectives from:

Dave Crockett – Dataquest

Sam Colella – Institutional Venture Partners

Deborah Wise – Business Week

Dave Norman – Businessland

Gary Kildall – Digital Research

Product spotlights and demonstrations of:

Adam Computer

Osborne I Computer

📺 About the Program:

Originally broadcast on September 3, 1985, this episode captures a pivotal moment in the tech industry when optimism met reality. The discussion highlights the risks of rapid expansion, the challenge of oversupply, and the lessons that would later shape Silicon Valley’s boom-and-bust cycles.



Year: 1985

Program: Computer Chronicles

Copyright: Stewart Cheifet Productions

⚡ A fascinating watch for retro tech fans, computer history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the early economic cycles of Silicon Valley.



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