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Showstopper! The Breakneck Race to Create Windows NT and the Next Generation at Microsoft

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Publisher's Synopsis

In 1988, "Microsoft" chief Bill Gates launched an extraodinary campaign to ensure his company's domination of the next generation of the computer revolution. Under programming legend David Cutler, he assembled a team of programmers who worked day and night for five years, spending $150 million in the drive to unlock new intricacies of both computer technology and the marketplace.;"Windows NT" was the result, a complex system capable of repeatedly and reliably working on millions of computers throughout the world. This is the story of that team and its achievement, a tale of money and power, colourful characters and clattering egos in the workplace, and an adventure on the frontiers of new technology.

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Sphere

Sphere is home to some of the world's best-loved authors and books, ranging from Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews to Mark Billingham, Val McDermid and even Gwyneth Paltrow. One of the most dynamic and successful commercial imprints in the UK, Sphere aims to publish the highest-quality popular fiction and non-fiction, including thrillers, women's fiction, and celebrity titles. Our books regularly hit the bestseller lists, and we have powered countless authors to household-name status. Our authors are supported by our popular digital platforms The Little Book Café and The Crime Vault, which both enjoy a large and loyal following. If you're a lover of popular literature, chances are good you're reading a Sphere book right now.

Book information

ISBN: 9780751516296
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Sphere
Pub date:
DEWEY: 005.4469
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 372
Weight: 299g
Height: 195mm
Width: 126mm