"The "Computers Nobody Wanted" is a history of an ill-conceived acquisition, in 1969, of Xerox's entry into the computer business to its subsequent abandonment. The text discusses... More > attempts to convert a superior scientific computer to replace Xerox' own IBM computers that were processing business applications. The author was responsible for managing these conversions against technical obstacles that could not be overcome. After spending tens of millions for technology improvements, Xerox decided to exit form the computer business.
The book also traces investments in a computer workstation - the STAR computer - from conception in 1973 to its dissolution in 1984. It describes the pioneering research at the Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) and how an inspired group produced superb innovations that were of no commercial value. During this epoch Strassmann was Vice-President of Strategic Planning for the Information Products Group that was responsible for transfer of PARC results to the marketplace.< Less
"The "Computers Nobody Wanted" is a history of an ill-conceived acquisition, in 1969, of Xerox's entry into the computer business to its subsequent abandonment. The text discusses... More > attempts to convert a superior scientific computer to replace Xerox' own IBM computers that were processing business applications. The author was responsible for managing these conversions against technical obstacles that could not be overcome. After spending tens of millions for technology improvements, Xerox decided to exit form the computer business.
The book also traces investments in a computer workstation - the STAR computer - from conception in 1973 to its dissolution in 1984. It describes the pioneering research at the Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) and how an inspired group produced superb innovations that were of no commercial value. During this epoch Strassmann was Vice-President of Strategic Planning for the Information Products Group that was responsible for transfer of PARC results to the marketplace.< Less
PAUL’S ODYSSEY follows experiences from his arrival in New York in 1948 until retirement from a corporate career in 1985. It tracks education from the Cooper Union and M.I.T. through... More > increasingly senior computer-related jobs in General Foods, the National Dairy Products Corporation and in Xerox. Failed attempts to introduce computers made by Xerox Data Systems and the missed opportunities to advance innovations from the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) are discussed in detail. After retirement as Vice-President of Xerox, he continues an active career as consultant, lecturer, public servant and academic.< Less
This Research Project will investigate the capabilities of digital presses in uncontrolled environments, and will test their ability to perform and produce output that rivals offset lithography... More > printing.< Less
This Research Project will investigate the capabilities of digital presses in uncontrolled environments, and will test their ability to perform and produce output that rivals offset lithography... More > printing.< Less
Since the begining of the art of swindle, telemarketing toner supplies has been a scourge to the business world, Costing $400 billion in fraud, no one ever asks who the real victims are? This... More > image-challenged solictor that has annoyed everyone. The regular joes' and janes' that we see on the street. Artists actors and musicians struggling to make ends meet because of their non-conformity. Here are the stories to help you understand what we really do, to continuously fleech America!< Less
Since the begining of the art of swindle, telemarketing toner supplies has been a scourge to the business world, Costing $400 billion in fraud, no one ever asks who the real victims are? This... More > image-challenged solictor that has annoyed everyone. The regular joes' and janes' that we see on the street. Artists actors and musicians struggling to make ends meet because of their non-conformity. Here are the stories to help you understand what we really do, to continuously fleech America!< Less
