Computerland - and the Computer That Tried to Save It

#vintagecomputer #apple2 #computerstore Computerland was once the largest computer retailer in the world. Founded and led by the charismatic and eccentric William Millard, Computerland became synonymous with the term ’computer store’ and made its founder a multi millionaire. Brought low by intrigue, infighting, lawsuits and a changing market, Computerland attempted a reboot with the aid of a PC compatible with a slight twist - the Business Computer System, or BC88. Could it save Computerland from its declining fortunes? Link to turbo program: 0:00 - Intro to Computerland and the BC88 1:22 - Bill Millard, and The Beginning of Computerland 2:39 - A Noteworthy Promissory Note 3:14 - John Martin-Musumeci - the Ideas Man 7:29 - High Times at Computerland 8:47 - Computerland Stumbles 11:22 - The Noteworthy Note Lawsuit 13:00 - Micro/Vest - 1, Computerland -$283,000,000 1