Not before they were solid state. Computers had their own buildings and relied on glass tubes for operation. Screens weren&#x27;t on the radar. Operators were highly educated. But technology did bring us to a point where the vision became more focused, and led to what we have today.<p>There are many possible paths to rebutting my statement, which to be clear is idle morning musing, but your objection doesn&#x27;t hold water.