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Old 07-12-2006, 02:23 PM   #1
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I ordered this book. I wonder if anybody on AOrg already read this book and wants to comment on it.
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Old 07-12-2006, 02:31 PM   #2
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Yep preordered and read it last year when it came out. Thought it was a brilliant read, in fact I feel like reading it again :-D now youve mentioned it.

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Old 07-12-2006, 02:33 PM   #3
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I read it several months ago. It's a great read for anyone with a fondness for Commodore computers.

You will have heard a lot of the stories and facts before, but I am sure there will be items that are new to you.

Unfortunately it has been poorly proof-read as I found around 20-30 typos. I always meant to get in touch with the author but never got around to it.

In short it is a well worth the money!
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There's not much on the Amiga in it, but it's still an interesting read.

It could have been proofread a little more. There are a lot of typos.

Bil Herd's stories about Commodore moving to West Chester are pretty funny :-)
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The On the Edge: Rise and Fall of Commodore is a great book in stock now if anyone hasnt yet read it.
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