All modern issues can be directly traced back to the government not investing in the Turbo Encabulator.
54 years wasted.
@Extelec there was a brief effort by Borland to revive the project with Borland Turbo Encabulator, but it was eclipsed by the success of Borland Turbo Pascal.
@phooky Yes, and Microsoft Encabulator on a laser disk, if I remember correctly.
@Extelec it really did push the boundries of multimedia, but it was always hobbled by the relative unavailability of PC cases with 12" drive bays.
@phooky It was the cost of the base plate of pre-famulated amulite required for them to work reliably.