[Technical] Interestingcomputers-in-education

[Con Zymaris]

On Mon, Aug 08, 2005 at 12:27:29PM +1000, Clark, Ian C wrote:
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tech-bounces at edulists.com.au 
> > [mailto:tech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Stephen Digby DEET
> > Sent: Sunday, 7 August 2005 11:26 AM
> > To: 'Technical Discussion in Schools Mailing List'
> > Subject: RE: [Technical] Interestingcomputers-in-education
> > 
> > Remember Microbee ?? 
> > I think an Australian OS developed for the education market 
> > and linked to HW.
> > Got quite a foothold in WA and a few other places until it 
> > was overwhelmed.
> 
> Hi Stephen,
> 
> Yes, the Apple II kind of killed it.

Not correct. The Apple ][ (1977) was out 5 years prior to the Microbee 
(1982). And yet, the Microbee still sold really well.

> 
> > Amazing to think what could happen if Australian Governement 
> > thought of all government expenditures as part of an industry 
> > development fund.....
> 
> Well, historically Australian governments have been protectionist. 

Not in IT. In fact, the opposite. 

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