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Produced for cable channel tnt, pirates of silicon valley debuted june 18, 1999. A 3footby5foot recreation of the flag, handpainted. It documents the rise of the computer industry through a rivalry between microsoft and apple in the early years. The pirates of silicon valley recreation is now available to purchase through susan kares site in two different handpainted variations. The movie pirates of silicon valley portrays how steve jobs and apple got started and how bill gates and microsoft got started. Pirates of silicon valley tv movie 1999 plot summary. Describe the traits and personalities of the following individuals. Summary about the documentarypirates of silicon valley apple continued to grow, but the character of steve jobs began to change, which ultimately caused his friend left the company and put it under former president of pepsicola. To celebrate the release of this movie, we look at other films that give us a glimpse into life in silicon valley and startups. I was an intern at ms back then and i asked him about this movie. From nights of dormroom tinkering to days of boardroom scheming, their fierce and often humorous battle to rule the fledgling computer industry creates a new technology that literally changes the world. This is the story of the growth of the personal computer industry. The documentary includes commentary on the revolution in personal computing by the founders and employees themselves.
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