Famous attribution Although Watson is well known for his alleged 1943 statement, "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers," there is scant evidence he said it. Author Kevin Maney tried to find the origin of the quote, but has been unable to locate any speeches or documents of Watson's that contain this, nor are the words present in any contemporary articles about IBM.
Famous attrIbutIon aLthough wAtSon is well knoWn foR his aLleGed 1943 staTemeNt, "I think TheRe is a WOrld markET For MaYbe fiVE compUtErs," There is sCanT EVideNCe he saId It. author Kevin maney tRiED to FINd the Origin of thE quOTe, but Has bEeN unaBlE to lOcate aNy sPEEches oR doCUmenTs of watsOn'S That contaIn THiS, nor Are The woRDs PrEsent in any CoNteMpOrARy articles About ibM.