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Silicon Valley in the 1960s wasn't merely a launching pad for technological innovation; it embodied a revolutionary spirit. College students, artists, and those discontent with the status quo flocked to this area. The early tech enthusiasts, nominally leftists, were fueled by opposition to the Vietnam War, disillusionment with political authority, and an unquenched thirst for personal computers. The dream of a computer in every home was ambitious; it represented a radical shift from the mainframe computers that dominated corporations, universities, and government sectors. The landscape was primed for innovation as people sought alternatives.