Summary:
The book chronicles the experiences of a computer engineering team racing to design a next-generation minicomputer at Data General Corporation in the late 1970s. It delves into the technical challenges, personal sacrifices, and intense pressures involved in the innovative process of creating new computer hardware.
Key points:
1. Human Role in Tech: The book stresses the crucial role of human effort and creativity in tech development, using the team at Data General Corporation as an example.
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