In 1977, Ken Olsen, co-founder and CEO of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), said “There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home” at a convention for the World Future Society that was held in Boston. Olsen later claimed that this quote was taken out of context. Regardless, five years later, DEC produced this promotional video for their entrance into the personal computer market. DEC entered the PC market against new competition like Apple and Compaq, who bought DEC in 1998. If you’ve got the time to watch this video, you’ll get a fascinating glimpse into the “Not Invented Here” DEC culture and DEC’s decline.
Special thanks to Michael Pinto for posting this video on Fanboy with his great insights and images on how DEC failed to enter the PC market.
