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Dissecting Microsoft culture, digitized existential quest.
If you've ever found yourself questioning the cost of ambition in a tech-driven world, "Microserfs" could resonate with you deeply. Coupland has a knack for capturing the zeitgeist of the '90s tech boom, offering both humor and poignant insights into the lives of his coder characters. It's for anyone intrigued by the personal stories behind those early digital revolutionaries.
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ISBN: 9780006548591
Authors:
Douglas Coupland
Publisher: Flamingo
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 24375 readers)
Description
At computer giant Microsoft, Dan, Susan, Abe, Todd, and Bug are struggling to get a life in a high-speed high-tech environment. The job may be super cool, the pay may be astronomical, but they're heading nowhere, and however hard they work, however many shares they earn, they're never going to be as rich as Bill. And besides, with all the hours they're putting in, their best relationships are on e-mail. Something's got to give…
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Dissecting Microsoft culture, digitized existential quest.
If you've ever found yourself questioning the cost of ambition in a tech-driven world, "Microserfs" could resonate with you deeply. Coupland has a knack for capturing the zeitgeist of the '90s tech boom, offering both humor and poignant insights into the lives of his coder characters. It's for anyone intrigued by the personal stories behind those early digital revolutionaries.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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