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Ellen Ullman
224 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
In 1997, the computer was still a relatively new tool—a sleek and unforgiving machine that was beyond the grasp of most users. With intimate and unflinching detail, the software engineer Ellen Ullman examines the strange ecstasy of being at the fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
inspiring 62%
funny 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Average rating
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Ellen Ullman
224 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250884121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1997, the computer was still a relatively new tool—a sleek and unforgiving machine that was beyond the grasp of most users. With intimate and unflinching detail, the software engineer Ellen Ullman examines the strange ecstasy of being at the fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
inspiring 62%
funny 37%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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