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The Rise and Fall of Osborne, the Portable Computer Pioneer That Collapsed in Just Two Years

Osborne helped pioneer the portable computer revolution, but its rise was followed by a stunning collapse in just two years. This video explores the company’s breakthrough machines, rapid growth, costly mistakes, and dramatic fall.

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Osborne helped pioneer the portable computer revolution, but its rise was followed by a stunning collapse in just two years. This video explores the company’s breakthrough machines, rapid growth, costly mistakes, and dramatic fall.

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