Many blog entries preceded the book, some by years - look at the URL dates.<p>Cringely was not employed by IBM according to: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Robert_X._Cringely" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Robert_X._Cringely</a><p>Cringely was an early employee of Apple and has worked for PBS (another TLA), as a journalist.<p>My point here is to urge people to be cautious when including IBM in their career plans.  If you can get past Cringely&#x27;s flamboyant writing style you will see that <i>on the topic of IBM Cringely is informed and has been accurate for years.</i><p>Please do your own research into IBM&#x27;s treatment of employees and customers before hooking your cart to IBM&#x27;s horse.