Here are some interesting quotes made years ago:

"The telephone has too many shortcomings and is unnecessary for
companies with a full complement of messenger boys."
Western Union Internal Memo 1876

"Everything that can be invented has been invented."
Commissioner of US Office of Patents 1899

"I think there is a world-wide market for maybe 5 computers."
Thomas Watson, CEO IBM 1943 (USA Today 8/8/2001)

"Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons."
Popular Mechanics 1949

"But what is a microchip good for?"
IBM Engineer 1968

"640K ought to be enough for anybody.
Bill Gates 1981”

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