"I think there is a world market for maybe five computers."
-- Thomas Watson, Chmn, IBM, 1943
-- Thomas Watson, Chmn, IBM, 1943
"This telephone has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us."
-- Western Union Internal Memo, 1876
-- Western Union Internal Memo, 1876
"There is no reason why anyone would want a computer in their home."
-- Ken Olson, Founder, Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977
-- Ken Olson, Founder, Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977