Wave Systems Corp. (fka WAVXQ)

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This is true, the hobbyist was the first user of the PC. When the PC first became available, IT departments in large companies wanted nothing to do with them. The individual departments didn't have the money for them and without useful applications, couldn't justify the expenditure.

Of course, there were exceptions. But in general, it was the geek in the home who started the trend.