AcquiredMay 4, 2018

Season 2, Episode 7: PowerPoint

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Guest: PowerPoint

Notable books mentioned: Sweating Bullets by Bob, Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

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Sweating Bullets

Bob

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Mindfulness in Plain English

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

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Acquired returns with a classic, delving into Microsoft’s first acquisition ever: Forethought Inc, the makers of PowerPoint. Hate it or love it, you can’t deny the combined companies’ impact: by the early 90’s PowerPoint had transformed the way businesses, educators and governments communicate, ensuring job security for pointy-haired Dilbert bosses everywhere.

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Referenced books include Sweating Bullets by Bob and Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana.
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mindfulness and meditation(1)PowerPoint's development history(1)

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Anyone interested in technology history and software developmentanalytical or engineering-minded individuals interested in meditation

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Sweating Bullets

Bob

Best for Anyone interested in technology history and software developmentOften cited around PowerPoint's development history

“Bob wrote a fantastic book about how this all went down. It's called Sweating Bullets, the definitive history of building PowerPoint.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: PowerPoint's development history

For: Anyone interested in technology history and software development

Key quote: “Bob wrote a fantastic book about how this all went down.”

The host mentions 'Sweating Bullets' to highlight the fascinating backstory of PowerPoint's creation and the pivotal role of Bob in that journey. The book serves as a detailed case study that provides insights into the challenges and breakthroughs faced during the development of the software.

ASIN: B009VNGD9E

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Mindfulness in Plain English

Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

Best for analytical or engineering-minded individuals interested in meditationOften cited around mindfulness and meditation

“The book explains Vipassana meditation in a way that is completely non woo woo, making it accessible for analytical minds interested in mindfulness and meditation.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: mindfulness and meditation

For: analytical or engineering-minded individuals interested in meditation

Key quote: “It is a book that explains the, uh, Vipassana meditation in a way that is completely non woo woo.”

The host mentions 'Mindfulness in Plain English' as a valuable resource for those interested in understanding Vipassana meditation without the typical jargon. They emphasize its accessibility for analytical minds, making it a great fit for their audience.

ASIN: 1614294798

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