[Ken Patton]

"The Soul of a New Machine" by Tracy Kidder. It documents the development of a new computer by Data General. Its not the computer stuff thats interesting, though, its the people dynamics. An inspirational book if you are interested in things like product development.

Kidder tells about the concept of "pinball" as applied to a company developing new products. If you do a good job, get a high score, they let you play again!

Ken