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  • The Soul of a New Machine

  • Written by: Tracy Kidder
  • Narrated by: Ben Sullivan
  • Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (24 ratings)

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Computers have changed since 1981, when Tracy Kidder memorably recorded the drama, comedy, and excitement of one company's efforts to bring a new microcomputer to market. What has not changed is the feverish pace of the high-tech industry, the go-for-broke approach to business that has caused so many computer companies to win big (or go belly up), and the cult of pursuing mind-bending technological innovations. The Soul of a New Machine is an essential chapter in the history of the machine that revolutionized the world in the 20th century.

©2011 Tracy Kidder (P)2016 Hachette Audio
Professionals & Academics Business & Careers History & Culture Engineering
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inspiring

I would recommend to anyone interested in computer science. it's cool to get a feel for the day to day life at one of these companies on the cutting edge of an emerging industry

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interesting story

this was an interesting story that sheds light on what it took to build a computer back in the days. also some interesting management styles used by characters in the book.

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Very Interesting

I found the story quite well written, and very deep. Overall, I'd listen again. The story line was heavily drawn out, but for the most part finished very well.

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