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Accidental Empires: How the Boys of Silicon Valley Make Their Millions, Battle Foreign Competition, and Still Can't Get a Date

Name: Accidental Empires: How the Boys of Silicon Valley Make Their Millions, Battle Foreign Competition, and Still Can't Get a Date
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Book Synopsis: Computer manufacturing is--after cars, energy production and illegal drugs--the largest industry in the world, and it's one of the last great success stories in American business. Accidental Empires is the trenchant, vastly readable history of that industry, focusing as much on the astoundingly odd personalities at its core--Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mitch Kapor, etc. and the hacker culture they spawned as it does on the remarkable technology they created. Cringely reveals the manias and foibles of these men (they are always men) with deadpan hilarity and cogently demonstrates how their neuroses have shaped the computer business. But Cringely gives us much more than high-tech voyeurism and insider gossip. From the birth of the transistor to the mid-life crisis of the computer industry, he spins a sweeping, uniquely American saga of creativity and ego that is at once uproarious, shocking and inspiring.

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Looking for an engaging and captivating read? Look no further than "Accidental Empires: How the Boys of Silicon Valley Make Their Millions, Battle Foreign Competition, and Still Can't Get a Date". This book is not just any ordinary history of the computer industry - it is a fascinating glimpse into the minds of the brilliant and eccentric visionaries who shaped it.

Step into the world of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mitch Kapor, and other larger-than-life personalities who revolutionized the technology we use today. Through their manias and foibles, author Cringely brings a unique perspective to the table, shedding light on how their neuroses have influenced the computer business.

But "Accidental Empires" is so much more than a behind-the-scenes exposé. It is a tale of creativity and ego, tracing the birth of the transistor to the mid-life crisis of the computer industry. Cringely masterfully weaves together a sweeping, uniquely American saga that will leave you breathless, shocked, and inspired.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enter the captivating world of the Boys of Silicon Valley. Immerse yourself in this delightfully funny, informative, and thought-provoking book that will change the way you see the tech industry. Get your copy of "Accidental Empires" today!

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