The importance of Steve Jobs’ role

by | Jan 4, 2018 | Letters

Comment from E-mail Thank you for the Apple. Regardless of where it started or where it has been I have it now and it does add to my enjoyment of life. I am somewhat puzzeled by your seemingly critical view of Steve Jobs. I know that you experienced it all first hand...

Why didn’t Apple make the Mac Apple // compatible?

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Letters

Comment from E-mail Hi Woz! My first experience with computers was in 1982 when I was 12 years old. Shortly after that my Dad bought me an Apple // clone (sorry 🙂 … The Franklin Ace 1000. I kept that until the ][GS came out and drewled over it (and bought one)....

I was their chief engineer

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Letters

Comment from E-mail During my Apple II affair, I also used many Apple clones like the Franklin Ace 1000, and the Cherry computer, then later the “Laser 128″… How did you feel when these companies basically copied the Apple ][ roms? As I remember,...