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Meaning
Jobs is saying that the name Apple made computers feel less intimidating and more approachable. The word Apple softened the technical, cold feeling that “computer” could have on its own.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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Did You Know?
Steve Jobs was an American businessman and investor (1955–2011).
About Steve Jobs
American businessman, inventor, and investor
Steve Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor. He was a leading figure in the personal computer revolution and co-founded Apple in 1976 with Steve Wozniak. After leaving Apple in 1985, he founded NeXT and bought Pixar in 1986, later serving as its chairman and majority shareholder until 2007. He returned to Apple in 1997 as CEO and remained closely involved in the development and promotion of many of the company’s major products until he resigned in 2011.
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