The Systems Bible

John Gall

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temeyaFeb 4, 2024

'The Systems Bible, 3rd Edition, by John Gall as a light introduction to Systems Theory as well as 'How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know, 3rd Edition' to brush up on my Linux. "Computer Organization and Design, 5th Edition" after those two. On the fiction front, I just finished "Queen City Jazz", by Kathleen Ann Goonan, and I've got "Daemon" by Daniel Suarez queued up as well.

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eatonphilNov 22, 2021

Yeah that is a very fun read for sure!

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rgloverNov 22, 2021

Not about software per se but The Systems Bible/Systemantics (original title) is a good read: https://www.amazon.com/SYSTEMANTICS-SYSTEMS-BIBLE-John-Gall-... (https://www.amazon.com/SYSTEMANTICS-SYSTEMS-BIBLE-John-Gall-ebook/dp/B00AK1BIDM)

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modbaitMay 9, 2018

1. The Mythical Man Month. Quite old, but still a classic. 2. Dilbert. This comic series is an excellent introduction into how corporations actually work. 3. The Systems Bible. Somewhat obscure. Fascinating ideas on how large systems, both technical and organizational, actually work.

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