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CTRL+ALT+DELIRIUM: The unusual stories that shaped TECH history
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In the tech world, we like to believe that everything comes down to lines of code, flawless strategic roadmaps, and brilliant engineers who can recite specifications like others recite Shakespeare.
Yet, the real history of innovation looks a lot more like a late-night chat between tech enthusiasts: chaotic, unpredictable… and often hilarious!
That is exactly what this book is about. Behind every iconic machine, legendary system, or digital revolution lies a treasure trove of improbable but true stories. What makes these tales so gripping is how they humanize an industry often portrayed as cold and ultra-rational.
Ultimately, without these anecdotes, tech history would be nothing but a dry stack of spec sheets. Fortunately, reality is a whole lot funnier than that.
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- ASIN : B0H4ZFH9CS
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : June 10, 2026
- Language : English
- Print length : 243 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8180480569
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.55 x 9 inches
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- Best Sellers Rank: #3,909,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) - #2,277 in History of Engineering & Technology
- #4,033 in History of Technology
- #103,910 in Computers & Technology (Books)
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