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Tribute to Steve Jobs

JDW

JDW

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Although Apple itself was Steve Jobs creation and labor of love, it wasn't until the first "compact Mac" that the revolution in personal computing began. It is only fitting therefore for us within this particular forum to reflect upon the contributions Mr. Jobs had to our computing experience. And that experience transcends the Mac and reaches out to touch virtually any computer user today, even to those who use Windows, which was merely a copy of the machine inspired by Xerox Parc and Jeff Raskin but truly brought to life by Steve Jobs.

 

But it didn't stop with the Mac. Jobs went on to redefine the digital animation in Hollywood, modernized the music industry, turn the cell phone industry upside down, and made personal computing even more personal with the power of touch. Just image what more could have been accomplished if Jobs was still among us. Now imagine what you could do, if you set your mind to it like Jobs did.

 

Here are a few links you may find of interest...

 

Insights into the early days of Apple and the birth of the first Macintosh:

http://www.folklore.org/

 

The Crazy Ones, never publicly aired, narrated by Steve Jobs:




 

Walt Mossberg's thoughts on Mr. Jobs:

http://allthingsd.com/20111005/the-steve-jobs-i-knew/

 

The disease that took Steve's life:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-is-pancreatic-cancer-so-deadly-steve-jobs

 

The official Steve Jobs biography, scheduled for release later this month:

http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537

 

I personally have studied so much about the man and have been so deeply influenced by his work over the last 27 years that I cannot help but feel his loss almost as if I knew him personally. The world will be a lesser place without him.

 
I just watched "Heres to the Crazy Ones" narrated by Jobs. I've always loved this short piece of literature, but it meant even more to hear Steve Jobs read it.

I feel the same way as JDW (in his boldfaced statement). Jobs was one of my heroes in life from the time I was a young boy. I really wish they'd make a "Think Different" poster with his likeness so I could hang it next to my Einstein, Henson, Davis, and Watson posters. I think I'll be framing the next issue of Time Magazine for the time being.

 
If you've never read through the stories overs at Folklore.org I highly recommend it. I've read them a couple of times over the years. I even have a copy of the book Revolution In The Valley. The stories are highly enjoyable and even though it sounded stressful at times, it sounded liked a fun project to work on.

 
This tribute wouldn't be complete without the thoughts and reflections of those who worked for Steve Jobs in developing the original Macintosh and worked with him on some of his later endeavors. This Nov. 9, 2011 video offers some excellent memories and opinions of Bill Atkinson, Jean-Louis Gassée, Regis McKenna, Andy Hertzfeld, and Larry Tesler, as well as a pointed question from the audience by Chris Espinosa. I personally felt some of the best thoughts about Steve's humanity were given by Regis McKenna. Enjoy.

 
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