Edge Online has posted an extensive interview with EA founder and early Apple employee, Trip Hawkins.  The long piece has been serialized and posted over several days.  Among other things, Hawkins talks about his time at a young Apple Computer; founding Electronic Arts and dealing with “superstar” programmers such as Richard Garriott, Dan Bunten, and Bill Budge; and Steve Jobs’ influence on his managerial style.

Start reading with part 1 – “The Inspiration for EA”, and then find the rest of the interview sections here.

(HT: Hot Rod)

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