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Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft
by Paul Allen
Description: Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft recounts Paul Allen's experiences cofounding Microsoft and his journey through business and technology. The memoir details his role in the tech industry and personal reflections
ISBN: 1591845378
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guiambros · 2018-10-17 · Original thread
Paul himself told that story in his autobiography, "The Idea Man" [1], in colorful details. The first half of the book is full of anecdotes of those early days, the relationship with Bill Gates, and the beginnings of Microsoft. It's a great read.

Really sad he went so soon; RIP.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Idea-Man-Memoir-Cofounder-Microsoft/d...

jkuria · 2018-10-16 · Original thread
There is a detailed account in Allen's book "Idea Man":

https://www.amazon.com/Idea-Man-Memoir-Cofounder-Microsoft/d...

frik · 2015-06-06 · Original thread
Paul Allen (Microsoft co-founder) writes about the Z80 SoftCard and the early Microsoft history in his book "Idea Man": http://www.amazon.com/Idea-Man-Memoir-Cofounder-Microsoft/dp...