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_Showstopper_ One of the best tech books, after _Soul of a New Machine_ (recommended in the comments, too). Covers Microsoft's creation of Windows NT. _DEC is
by linuxlizard 8y ago
_Showstopper_ One of the best tech books, after _Soul of a New Machine_ (recommended in the comments, too). Covers Microsoft's creation of Windows NT.
_DEC is Dead. Long Live DEC_ about the rise and fall of Digital Equipment Corporation.
_Skunkworks_ Lockheed-Martin's creation of the SR-71.
_Moneyball_ using math to build a top flight US baseball team.
Broadening the category a bit:
_The Smartest Guys in the Room_ is about Enron's collapse. Not directly related to computer tech but definitely tech and people.
_Billion Dollar Lessons_ covers several spectacular company failures. Again, not strictly tech related but amazing stories of crash & burn. Includes (IIRC) Iridium, Kodak, IBM.
- kevas 8y agoBased on your listings, you may also enjoy When Genius Failed, which is based on LTCM and their downfall. Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375758259/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j0xeBb89BDX4H https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375758259/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j0...
- linuxlizard 8y agoDid read _When Genius Failed_. Is indeed a great read.
- timdellinger 8y agoSpeaking of Moneyball, everything written by Michael Lewis is great. He paints great pictures of interesting people, and the adventures that they have in the workplace.