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Ken Olsen, the visionary American businessman, co-founded Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and revolutionized the computer industry with his innovative approach to technology and entrepreneurship. Under Olsen's leadership, DEC became a leading manufacturer of minicomputers and a pioneer in the development of interactive computing. Through his commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer service, Olsen helped shape the modern computer industry and laid the foundation for the digital revolution that continues to transform our world.

"On almost anything someone does in the computer business, you can go back in the literature and prove someone had done it earlier."



"When I was a teenager in the late 30's and early 40's, electronics wasn't a word. You were interested in radio if you were interested in electronics."


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