Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything - Steven Levy

Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything

By Steven Levy

  • Release Date: 2013-09-30
  • Genre: Computers
Score: 4
4
From 20 Ratings

Description

The creation of the Mac in 1984 catapulted America into the digital millennium, captured a fanatic cult audience, and transformed the computer industry into an unprecedented mix of technology, economics, and show business. Now veteran technology writer and Newsweek senior editor Steven Levy zooms in on the great machine and the fortunes of the unique company responsible for its evolution. Loaded with anecdote and insight, and peppered with sharp commentary, Insanely Great is the definitive book on the most important computer ever made. It is a must-have for anyone curious about how we got to the interactive age.

Reviews

  • Good history

    3
    By doug@painted-with-light.com
    But not up to date. The last 1/4 or so really drags. Interesting story of the Mac's development though .

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