Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet background

Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet

Season 1 Episode 3: Wiring the World

The advent of the personal computer era, sparked by Apple and IBM's pioneering efforts, democratized access to computing, initially restricted to tech-savvy individuals, but subsequently expanded to a broader audience through innovative software and affordable internet connectivity.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Networking the Nerds

1. Networking the Nerds

Aired: Nov 25, 1998

The creation of groundbreaking technologies frequently necessitates a joint e...

Episode 2 Connecting the Suits

2. Connecting the Suits

Aired: Nov 25, 1998

A new era of innovation emerged in the 1980s as the personal computer industr...

Episode 3 Wiring the World

3. Wiring the World

Aired: Nov 25, 1998

The advent of the personal computer era, sparked by Apple and IBM's pioneerin...

Info about Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary