Annaliza Nebres

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June 5, 2008

Case Study

Steve Wozniak

(Co founder Apple Computer)

            Steve Wozniak designs a machine that crystallized what a desktop computer is The Apple. Wozniak have a technical ability while Jobs have his mesmerizing energy. When jobs landed a contract with byte shop from 100 pre assemble machines. Apple was launched on a rapid ascent. Then he soon followed it with a machine that made the company apple II. Apple II was a machine that bought computers onto the desk of ordinary people. This company went public on 1980 in the largest IPO creating more instant millionaires than any other company.

            Even in high school, Wozniak knew that he could design computers with half as many chips as the company selling hem. Wozniak was known as the wizard of Oz. he along with Steve jobs founded Apple computer Inc. and stand a computer revolution that get so slow down. Apple II was one of the first PC originally aimed at medium at large size business introduce by Wozniak and Jobs. Wozniak had written the basic and interpreter program that translates the instruction to machine language. He was easily able to help launched an industry that has one to touch the lives of all most everybody in some way. He’s invention have encourage others to make computers. Apple II set the standard industry. Wozniak was a typical nerd.

Wozniak was being introduced to Atari and Mayer because of Steve Jobs that worked for them. He was also offered to work for them but he disagreed it. Wozniak had a video game for Atari called “Breakout”

Back in his college he designs a blue box for making free phone calls. He also discovered a micro processor this are like mini computers. Way back in his highschool he used to design different types of computer just for fun. Wozniak have a friend who is giving a copy of good topic about computer language. Wozniak and Jobs come up a company name called Apple, it happened when he pick up Jobs in the airport. They didn’t have any one who funds them, so they think of making a bank account for about a $10,000 their first office when they make a deal with Mike Markula.  Markula was working for a company and he is creating his version of computer. He asks Wozniak to not do his own version. When the family and friends of Wozniak called him and forced Wozniak to do Apple, Wozniak was enlightened and as an engineer he did the Apple.

The three things that I learn are, first, when your creating a start up or an individual on your own you don’t have very much money so the fewer parts you buy the better. Second, even though some people said that your insane you have the enthusiasm to pursue whatever you’re doing and even though your friend did something wrong to you just think of the reason why he do that and forgive him. Third, even though you are very successful don’t forget to share your blessings with others like having a charity, foundations, etc.