Commodore.ca: The PET, VIC, 128, 64 & More Forum

I have not given up the option of rewriting an updated edition - and if I receive a strong enough response from potential readers, this would certainly encourage me.



Actually, my current thinking is that I should do a book explaining what was happening at Commodore while I was there, and afterward, using the insights I've gained since coming to Wharton 10 years ago, with the perspective of history, my knowledge of how emerging technologies evolve, and how companies succeed and fail. This would be a profile of Commodore the company and what really happened to it, and why. It would be a different book than my personal memoir but as part of this I would republish the original Home Computer Wars just to make it available. This is my current thinking and I think it would provide max. value to readers and also be interesting for me. I have started work on an outline for this book and hope to submit it to publishers this summer. Any encouragement from threads, forums, chatrooms, etc. would help provide market input for publishers to make a decision to publish this book. I hope this is helpful and thank you very much for your interest and nice words.

Best regards,
Michael

NOTE, you can buy a copy of the original via Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... 12-4403347 or sometimes on eBay

FROM MICHAEL TOMCZYK

The Commodore book begins to look increasingly doable - I didn't want to simply revisit the past, but rather use a new "lens" like looking at another galaxy with an infrared telescope - I think this will help other companies and management teams understand more about what happens in fast moving technology-driven industries, and possibly avoid some mistakes, as well.

If you have an interest in Mr. Tomczyk refreshing his book, post your comment here as he will be checking them from time to time.

I managed to find a copy of the original on Ebay last year, and found it fascinating.
I would love to see an updated version of it!
It was both entertaining and interesting to read about Michael's experiences in such an exciting time in the history of computers.
Jason.

Quite a few people, myself included, expressed interest in an updated version of The Home Computer Wars in a thread in comp.sys.cbm. It would be great if this book was readily available again. It is really worth reading.

I would love an update to this. I'd love to get an insider's opinion to compare to "On The Edge".

A

Come on people! If you want him to re-write his book, he is going to need to see more support than shown here so far.

Post your comments here. Micheal T will be checking this thread periodically.

I loved reading "ON THE EDGE"; I couldn't put it down. I read it every chance I could. I plan on reading Micheal Tomczyk's book next. An insider's view of Commodore should be fascinating reading. I would love to see a revised edition of his book.