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  1. May 2024
  2. Apr 2024
    1. [Narrator]: The Cluttered Desk, Index Card,file folders, the in-out basket, the calculator.These are the tools of the office professional's past.Since the dawn of the computer age, better machines have always meant bigger and more powerful.But the software could not accommodate the needs of office professionals who are responsiblefor the look, shape and feel of tomorrow.

      In 1983, at the dawn of the personal computer age, Apple Inc. in promotional film entitled "Lisa Soul Of A New Machine" touted their new computer, a 16-bit dual disk drive "personal office system", as something that would do away with "the cluttered desk, index cards, file folders, the in-out basket, [and] the calculator." (00:01)

      Some of these things moved to the realm of the computer including the messy desk(top) now giving people two messy desks, a real one and a virtual one. The database-like structure of the card index also moved over, but the subjective index and its search power were substituted for a lower level concordance search.


      30 years on, for most people, the value of the database idea behind the humble "index card" has long since disappeared and so it seems here as if it's "just" another piece of cluttery paper.


      Appreciate the rosy framing of the juxtaposition of "past" and "future" jumping over the idea of the here and now which includes the thing they're selling, the Lisa computer. They're selling the idealized and unclear future even though it's really just today.

  3. Mar 2024
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    1. Clear Choice Technical Services stands at the forefront of office technology solutions, specializing in copier leasing, sales, maintenance, and repair services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, we empower our clients by providing cutting-edge equipment and unparalleled technical support, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced productivity. Our team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering personalized service, understanding each business's unique challenges and crafting solutions that drive success. Whether you're a small startup or a large corporation, Clear Choice Technical Services offers a range of flexible and cost-effective options designed to optimize your office's efficiency. By choosing us, you're not just getting a service provider; you're gaining a partner committed to helping your business thrive in today's competitive landscape. Trust Clear Choice Technical Services to be your ally in navigating the complexities of modern office technology, and take the first step towards transforming your workplace.

  5. Feb 2024
    1. Founded in 1956, Highsmith is a distributor of equipment, supplies, and furniture to public, academic, and school libraries.
    2. Library supply company Highsmith, headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, has been purchased by Lab Safety Supply, a direct-marketing subsidiary of Chicago-based facilities maintenance supplier W. W. Grainger. Terms of the acquisition, announced in the business press July 10, were not disclosed. Highsmith’s operations, with anticipated sales for 2008 in the range of $20–$30 million, will be integrated with LSS by the end of the year.

      Purchased July 2008.

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