The Soul of a New Machine

The Soul of a New Machine is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book that tells the story of a team of engineers at Data General who were tasked with designing a new 32-bit minicomputer, the Eclipse MV/8000, to compete with Digital Equipment Corporation's VAX computer.

The book, written by Tracy Kidder, provides a detailed and compelling account of the engineers' year-long effort, highlighting the intense work ethic, technological innovations, and personal sacrifices involved in the project.

It explores the culture of the high-tech industry, the grassroots approach to innovation, and the tension between engineering quality and time to market.

The book is praised for its narrative art and its insight into the human side of technological development.