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It’s been over a decade since legendary Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs left us, but his impact on the world of technology and beyond continues to resonate.
On Oct. 5, the anniversary of his passing, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the journey of this tech visionary who transformed not just how we use computers, but how we live our daily lives.
The Early Days: A Spark Of Genius
Jobs’ story begins in San Francisco, where he was born in 1955 and later adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs. From an early age, he showed a keen interest in electronics, tinkering with gadgets in his family’s garage.
As a teenager, Jobs’ rebellious spirit and thirst for knowledge led him to Reed College. Though he dropped out after just one semester, he continued to audit classes that piqued his interest.
One of these was a calligraphy course, which might seem like an odd choice for a future tech mogul. But Jobs later credited this class with influencing Apple’s groundbreaking approach to typography and design.
Most Valuable Company Today Had Humble Beginnings
The story of Apple’s humble beginnings in a garage has become the stuff of Silicon Valley legend.
In 1976, Jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer Company. Their first product, the Apple I, was essentially a circuit board that hobbyists could use to build their own computers.
However, the Apple II, released in 1977, really put them on the map.
The Apple II wasn’t just a computer for geeks – it was a machine that regular people could use.
Apple today has a market capitalization of $3.448 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the world.
The Macintosh Revolution
Fast forward to 1984, and Apple was ready to change the world again with the Macintosh.
This was the ...
