US should support more research (The Daily Texan)

In 1943, it seemed like private computer development would never get off the ground. Thomas Watson, then chairman of IBM, was

quoted as saying; "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. ...

In 1943, it seemed like private computer development would never get off the ground. Thomas Watson, then chairman of IBM, was quoted as saying; "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." It was not a worthwhile investment given its poor commercial value, which meant immediate private research was unlikely.


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