"The design distinguished between architecture and implementation, allowing IBM to release a suite of compatible designs at different prices" -- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Sys...

"System/360 was the first family of computers designed to cover both commercial and scientific applications and a complete range of applications from small to large."

spyglass.org/dispatch-031...

Contrast with Microsoft, the other half of the Wintel partnership, which has rediscovered itself and thrived. www.techcanbebetter.com/pat-gelsinge...

Their own internal efforts are likely to go the way of Cariad, Rivian is off the table or very expensive, Tesla is very expensive, the Chinese stacks may become illegal.

It is a great book overall. Everyone should buy it/borrow it

We can’t let public discourse be dominated by one-sided megaphones. (7/7)

It’s time for leaders who believe in centrist and progressive ideals to invest in media. Not just facts, but stories that resonate, platforms that engage, and products that amplify progressive and centrist voices. (6/7)

Steve Ballmer’s USAFACTS provides great data, but it lacks the visibility to shape public discourse — I’ve yet to see someone share a USAFACTS story in my feed. (5/7)

More progressive billionaires like Mark Cuban are present on social media, but their reach pales compared to the coordinated flood of right-wing narratives. (4/7)

In progressive and centrist circles, there’s been reluctance to embrace the mixing of media, money, and politics. We call out bias, advocate for a politically neutral press, and wish for a world where money is out of politics and media is free of influence. But that’s not where we are. (3/7)

The right has weaponized all media — traditional outlets like cable news and print, and newer platforms like social media and podcasts. The integration of politics, media, and donor money is seamless and strategic. (2/7)