Idea Man
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Idea Man
Paul Allen
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2014–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Though survivorship bias is apparent, it was insightful read on how Apple an Msft came to be and why they are what they are. For example, why closed system was important and worked for Apple.
A historical autobiography of Mr. Allen (cofounder of Microsoft). The first half about Traf-O-Data, Basic and founding Microsoft is especially interesting.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things 2025 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What good books have you read lately? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book are you reading right now? 2014 · 1 recommendation