Apple Computer founded from "summary" of Fire in the Valley by Paul Freiberger,Michael Swaine
In a small garage in Los Altos, California, two college dropouts, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, came together to create a new kind of computer. Their vision was to build a machine that was user-friendly, powerful, and affordable. With Jobs' marketing prowess and Wozniak's technical genius, they set out to revolutionize the personal computer industry. Wozniak, known for his engineering skills, designed the Apple I, a compact machine with a built-in keyboard and a revolutionary microprocessor. Jobs saw the potential in Wozniak's creation and convinced him to start a company together. Thus, Apple Computer was born. The duo faced many challenges in the early days of Apple, from funding issues to technical setbacks. However, their passion and determination drove them to overcome these obstacles and ...
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