On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore
This history of Commodore is so much more fascinating than you might think; the personalities, clashes, and little-known facts kept me turning the pages. As a Commodore fan, I always wondered, “what went wrong?” — and this book answers that, revealing the internal politics and decision making of one of the true pioneers of personal computing. The actual writing and organization of the book leaves a lot to be desired (hence 4 stars and not 5), but thankfully the amazing story mainly tells itself through the interviews with former Commodore employees.
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On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore (Hardcover)
Brian Bagnall
[...] of this is on my mind a lot lately because I just finished reading On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore, which came highly recommended by a friend. It was a gripping page-turner for me — and if you [...]
March 2009