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Steve Jobs: The Apple Co-Founder

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What company did Steve Jobs found in 1985, and what market did it specialize in?

NeXT, a computer platform development company, specializing in computers for higher-education and business markets.

What was the outcome of Jobs' funding of the computer graphics division of Lucasfilm in 1986?

It eventually spun off independently as Pixar, which became a leading animation studio.

What was the state of Apple when Steve Jobs returned as CEO in 1997, and what was he able to achieve?

Apple was on the verge of bankruptcy, but Jobs was able to revive the company and lead it to success.

What was the health issue that Steve Jobs was diagnosed with in 2003, and what was the cause of his death in 2011?

He was diagnosed with a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, and died of respiratory arrest related to the tumor. Signup and view all the answers

What honor was posthumously awarded to Steve Jobs in 2022?

The Presidential Medal of Freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What were Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak's contributions to the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s?

They co-founded Apple and developed the Apple I and Apple II personal computers. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Xerox Alto in Steve Jobs' career?

It inspired the development of the Macintosh, the first mass-produced computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). Signup and view all the answers

Why did Steve Jobs leave Apple in 1985?

He departed after a long power struggle with the company's board and CEO John Sculley. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Apple LaserWriter in 1985?

It was the first laser printer to feature vector graphics and PostScript, launching the desktop publishing industry. Signup and view all the answers

What was Steve Jobs' spiritual pursuit in 1974?

He traveled through India seeking enlightenment and later studied Zen Buddhism. Signup and view all the answers