The Microprocessor: A Biography (Silicon Valley Series)

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Summary: Very interesting read
Review: If you're interesting in knowing the history behind the microprocessor industry then this book is for you. Some parts a little slow, like the chapter on the microprocessor fabrication process, but the rest of the book is great.

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Summary: A good chronicle that becomes repetitive
Review: Michael Malone does a great job chronicling the birth and life of the microprocessor, but some of his material becomes a little repetive. Ultimately, I started to lose interest in the whole story. Although his information is well documented, and he apparently has an excellent grasp of every aspect of the microprocessor industry, he probably could have edited out a good deal of the material. On the positive side, I was elated to see someone finally give proper credit where it was due, especially to Federico Faggin, whose name never appears where it should in the microprocessor history books: right next to Ted Hoff and Stan Mazor.

Rating:
Summary: A good chronicle that becomes repetitive
Review: Michael Malone does a great job chronicling the birth and life of the microprocessor, but some of his material becomes a little repetive. Ultimately, I started to lose interest in the whole story. Although his information is well documented, and he apparently has an excellent grasp of every aspect of the microprocessor industry, he probably could have edited out a good deal of the material. On the positive side, I was elated to see someone finally give proper credit where it was due, especially to Federico Faggin, whose name never appears where it should in the microprocessor history books: right next to Ted Hoff and Stan Mazor.

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Summary: Thorough, well documented history of the microprocessor
Review: This is a great book which takes you through the genesis of the microprocessor all the way into the mid-90's. It is full of interesting facts and it describes the human side of technology development as well as the scientific. It is definitely worth reading, especially if you are in the field of computer technology.