Doors Quote by Walt Mossberg
“If you walked into Netscape headquarters with a plain old modem from CompUSA they'd think it was a garage-door opener.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tech Conference, 1995
Tech culture once viewed simple hardware as novelty, highlighting rapid evolution from garage to corporate.
In simple terms: Tech once saw simple devices as novelty.
Recognize how quickly tech norms change.
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When to use this quote
- startup pitches
- product demos
- industry analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about tech hype?
- How have perceptions shifted?
Nostalgia may overlook current complexities.