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What was the primary reason for Jobs' resignation from Apple in 1985?
What was the primary reason for Jobs' resignation from Apple in 1985?
- Jobs had a falling out with the board of directors
- Apple lost market share to IBM (correct)
- Apple was struggling financially at the time
- Jobs wanted to start a new company
Which of the following companies did Jobs start after leaving Apple?
Which of the following companies did Jobs start after leaving Apple?
- Amazon
- NeXT (correct)
- Microsoft
What was the crucial role that Pixar played in Apple's development?
What was the crucial role that Pixar played in Apple's development?
- Pixar's success helped fund Apple's research and development
- Pixar helped Apple develop new hardware designs
- Pixar provided the technology for Apple's operating system
- Pixar's creative influence shaped Apple's product design (correct)
What was the revolutionary product that Apple developed under Jobs' leadership?
What was the revolutionary product that Apple developed under Jobs' leadership?
What was the value of Apple when it went public in 1980?
What was the value of Apple when it went public in 1980?
In what city was Steve Jobs born?
In what city was Steve Jobs born?
What was the name of the first successful product developed by Apple under Jobs and Wozniak?
What was the name of the first successful product developed by Apple under Jobs and Wozniak?
What was the primary reason for Apple's loss of market share, leading to Jobs' resignation in 1985?
What was the primary reason for Apple's loss of market share, leading to Jobs' resignation in 1985?
Which of the following companies did Jobs not start or acquire after leaving Apple in 1985?
Which of the following companies did Jobs not start or acquire after leaving Apple in 1985?
What was the primary contribution of Pixar to Apple's development after Jobs' return in 1996?
What was the primary contribution of Pixar to Apple's development after Jobs' return in 1996?
Study Notes
- Steve Jobs, born in San Francisco in 1955, showed early interest in electronics and met Steve Wozniak during high school.
- Jobs and Wozniak started Apple Computers in 1976 from Jobs' family garage, finding success with the Apple II computer.
- Apple went public in 1980, reaching a value of $1.2 billion, but later lost market share to IBM, leading to Jobs' resignation in 1985.
- After leaving Apple, Jobs started NeXT and acquired Pixar, which later played a crucial role in Apple's development.
- Jobs returned to Apple in 1996, leading to the development of Mac OS X and the revolutionary iPhone, solidifying Apple's position as a design and technology leader.
- Jobs' legacy as a visionary leader and innovator continues to impact not only Apple but the entire tech industry, shaping the way people perceive design and functionality in products.
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Explore the life and career of Steve Jobs, from co-founding Apple Computers to revolutionizing technology with products like the iPhone. Learn about his impact on the tech industry and his legacy as an innovator and design icon.
