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And how it came to be is a fascinating story too [0].

And there’s a fascinating bit about Xerox in John Brooks’ "Business Adventures" [1].

[0]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danpontefract/2023/02/25/how-xe...

[1]: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Adventures-Twelve-Classic-St...




Yep. Everyone at Xerox knew the story of Chester Carlson.

They must still hold the record for "fastest transition from cool new company to sludgy old bureaucracy."




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