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Stephen Gary Wozniak (/ˈwɒzniæk/; born on August 11, 1950),[1]:18[9] often referred to by the nickname Woz,[10][11] is an American inventor, electronics engineer, programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur who co-founded Apple, Inc.. He and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs are widely recognized as pioneers of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s.
Wozniak designed and developed the Apple I in 1976, which became the computer that launched Apple when he and Jobs marketed it that same year. He primarily designed the Apple II in 1977, known as one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers,[12] while Jobs oversaw the development of its foam-molded plastic case and early Apple employee Rod Holt developed the switching power supply.[13] He also had major influence until 1981, along with computer scientist Jef Raskin, over the initial development of the original Apple Macintosh, which Jobs then took over following Wozniak's brief departure from the company due to a traumatic airplane accident.[14][5] After stepping away from Apple in 1985 for good, Wozniak founded CL 9 and created the first universal remote, released in 1987. He then pursued several other business and philanthropic ventures throughout his career, focusing largely on tech in K–12 schools.
Wozniak is currently Chief Scientist at the data virtualization company Primary Data, and has remained an employee of Apple over the years in a ceremonial capacity.[5][15]
Wozniak designed and developed the Apple I in 1976, which became the computer that launched Apple when he and Jobs marketed it that same year. He primarily designed the Apple II in 1977, known as one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers,[12] while Jobs oversaw the development of its foam-molded plastic case and early Apple employee Rod Holt developed the switching power supply.[13] He also had major influence until 1981, along with computer scientist Jef Raskin, over the initial development of the original Apple Macintosh, which Jobs then took over following Wozniak's brief departure from the company due to a traumatic airplane accident.[14][5] After stepping away from Apple in 1985 for good, Wozniak founded CL 9 and created the first universal remote, released in 1987. He then pursued several other business and philanthropic ventures throughout his career, focusing largely on tech in K–12 schools.
Wozniak is currently Chief Scientist at the data virtualization company Primary Data, and has remained an employee of Apple over the years in a ceremonial capacity.[5][15]
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The early days | Steve Wozniak | TEDxBerkeley
Steve Wozniak discusses his early days at UC Berkeley, and how they led to the foundation of Apple. A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than th...
Thank you my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that August 11 is the anniversary of the birth of American inventor, electronics engineer, programmer, philanthropist, and technology entrepreneur Stephen Gary Wozniak who co-founded Apple, Inc..
1. Background from woz.org/about
"Steve Wozniak aka "The Woz"
Co-founder, Apple Computer Inc.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past four decades, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. He also influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
In 1981, he went back to UC Berkeley and finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators.
In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers.
Through the years, Wozniak has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools and stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity for students. Making significant investments of both his time and resources in education, he adopted the Los Gatos School District, providing students and teachers with hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and was the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. In 2014, he was awarded the Hoover Medal, a prestigious honor given for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity,” and was inducted into the Industry Week Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Wozniak is Chief Scientist at Primary Data and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon by Norton Publishing. His television appearances include: ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and The Big Bang Theory, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Accomplishments and interesting facts about Woz:
1. Loves children and dogs.
2. Believes in encouraging free thinking and creativity for youngsters.
3. Counsels people against forces of conformity and drugs which leave them “not the master” of their fate.
4. Born Aug. 11, 1950
5. Ham Radio license in 6th grade
6. Major donor to needy groups and students
7. Provided computer support for Los Gatos Unified School District,
8. Taught classes for teachers on a variety of technical topics,
9. Taught classes for 5th graders (over 200 hours for the year),
10. Taught classes for advanced students (5th through 8th grade)
11. Provided hundreds of laptops for local students
12. Provided servers and Internet access for students and teachers locally
13. Uncountable awards from technology and community groups
14. 1972 U. Colorado, DeAnza, U. C. Berkeley (EECS program)
15. 1976 Hewlett Packard, designing calculator chips
16. 1979 designed early Apple Computer products
17. 1984 heavy computer group speaking schedule
18. 1980 became Freemason (California), currently lifetime member Charity Lodge Campbell CA but not active
19. 1983 US Festivals, San Bernardino CA
20. 1983 sponsor, first 3 USSR space bridges
21. 1990 San Jose CPA additions, San Jose Cleveland Ballet, Tech Museum (first major sponsor), Children’s Discovery Museum, other local projects
22. 1984 Democratic convention delegate (Hart)
23. 1987 BS EECS U.C. Berkeley
24. 1987 sponsor, first joint US/USSR stadium rock concert (Moscow)
25. 1990 sponsor, computers for schools in USSR (through U.S./U.S.S.R. Imitative) "
2. Background from imdb.com/name/nm0941967/bio
"Biography of Steve Wozniak
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse (4) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (2)
Overview
Born August 11, 1950 in San Jose, California, USA
Birth Name Stephen Gary Wozniak
Nickname The Woz
Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Mini Bio
Steve Wozniak was born on August 11, 1950 in San Jose, California, USA as Stephen Gary Wozniak. He is known for his work on Steve Jobs (2015), The Big Bang Theory (2007) and The US Festival (1983). He has been married to Janet Hill since August 8, 2008. He was previously married to Suzanne Mulkern, Candice Clark and Alice Robertson.
Spouse (4)
Janet Hill (8 August 2008 - present)
Suzanne Mulkern (1990 - 2004) ( divorced)
Candice Clark (13 June 1981 - 1987) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
Alice Robertson (11 January 1974 - 1977) ( divorced)
Trivia (16)
1. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 2000.
2. Appeared briefly as a hippie extra in Vanishing Point (1971) in 1971.
3. Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne.
4. In 1985, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology - the US's highest honor for innovators.
5. In 1990, he founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which is becoming an increasingly prominent and influential organization today.
6. Played computer games from Ken Williams's company Sierra On-Line while recovering from an airplane crash.
7. Graduated from Homestead High School (Sunnyvale, CA) in 1968.
8. Steve's paternal grandfather was of Polish descent, while Steve's paternal grandmother had Swiss-German and German ancestry. Steve's mother was of German, Northern Irish, and English descent.
9. Teacher in elementary and middle schools in Los Gatos, California. [1996]
10. Recently started a new company, Wheels of Zeus, which incorporates GPS technology and computers. [January 2005]
11. Was in a relationship with comedian Kathy Griffin [2007-2008].
12. He is often the first person in line every time Apple releases a new major product, often camping outside Apple stores overnight. He has stated that he could easily get products in advance but insists on waiting in line like other customers as he would "rather be genuine, like the real people".
13. While he is no longer active at Apple Inc. he is still considered an employee and receives a yearly salary of around $120,000.
14. In 1972 he and friend Steve Jobs were robbed outside a pizza parlor in Sunnyvale, California.
15. Was played by Seth Rogen in the film Steve Jobs.
16. Was played by Josh Gad in the film Jobs.
Personal Quotes (2)
1. Never trust a computer you can't throw out of a window.
2. Steve Jobs didn't really set the direction of my Apple I and Apple II designs but he did the more important part of turning them into a product that would change the world."
Steve Wozniak discusses his early days at UC Berkeley, and how they led to the foundation of Apple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwSyjz1off4
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast CPT Gabe Snell
LTC Greg Henning
1. Background from woz.org/about
"Steve Wozniak aka "The Woz"
Co-founder, Apple Computer Inc.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past four decades, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II. He also influenced the popular Macintosh. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, he introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a central processing unit, a keyboard, color graphics, and a floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry.
In 1981, he went back to UC Berkeley and finished his degree in electrical engineering/computer science. For his achievements at Apple, Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators.
In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers.
Through the years, Wozniak has been involved in various business and philanthropic ventures, focusing primarily on computer capabilities in schools and stressing hands-on learning and encouraging creativity for students. Making significant investments of both his time and resources in education, he adopted the Los Gatos School District, providing students and teachers with hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. He founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and was the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. In 2014, he was awarded the Hoover Medal, a prestigious honor given for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity,” and was inducted into the Industry Week Manufacturing Hall of Fame.
Wozniak is Chief Scientist at Primary Data and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon by Norton Publishing. His television appearances include: ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and The Big Bang Theory, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Accomplishments and interesting facts about Woz:
1. Loves children and dogs.
2. Believes in encouraging free thinking and creativity for youngsters.
3. Counsels people against forces of conformity and drugs which leave them “not the master” of their fate.
4. Born Aug. 11, 1950
5. Ham Radio license in 6th grade
6. Major donor to needy groups and students
7. Provided computer support for Los Gatos Unified School District,
8. Taught classes for teachers on a variety of technical topics,
9. Taught classes for 5th graders (over 200 hours for the year),
10. Taught classes for advanced students (5th through 8th grade)
11. Provided hundreds of laptops for local students
12. Provided servers and Internet access for students and teachers locally
13. Uncountable awards from technology and community groups
14. 1972 U. Colorado, DeAnza, U. C. Berkeley (EECS program)
15. 1976 Hewlett Packard, designing calculator chips
16. 1979 designed early Apple Computer products
17. 1984 heavy computer group speaking schedule
18. 1980 became Freemason (California), currently lifetime member Charity Lodge Campbell CA but not active
19. 1983 US Festivals, San Bernardino CA
20. 1983 sponsor, first 3 USSR space bridges
21. 1990 San Jose CPA additions, San Jose Cleveland Ballet, Tech Museum (first major sponsor), Children’s Discovery Museum, other local projects
22. 1984 Democratic convention delegate (Hart)
23. 1987 BS EECS U.C. Berkeley
24. 1987 sponsor, first joint US/USSR stadium rock concert (Moscow)
25. 1990 sponsor, computers for schools in USSR (through U.S./U.S.S.R. Imitative) "
2. Background from imdb.com/name/nm0941967/bio
"Biography of Steve Wozniak
Overview | Mini Bio | Spouse (4) | Trivia (16) | Personal Quotes (2)
Overview
Born August 11, 1950 in San Jose, California, USA
Birth Name Stephen Gary Wozniak
Nickname The Woz
Height 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Mini Bio
Steve Wozniak was born on August 11, 1950 in San Jose, California, USA as Stephen Gary Wozniak. He is known for his work on Steve Jobs (2015), The Big Bang Theory (2007) and The US Festival (1983). He has been married to Janet Hill since August 8, 2008. He was previously married to Suzanne Mulkern, Candice Clark and Alice Robertson.
Spouse (4)
Janet Hill (8 August 2008 - present)
Suzanne Mulkern (1990 - 2004) ( divorced)
Candice Clark (13 June 1981 - 1987) ( divorced) ( 3 children)
Alice Robertson (11 January 1974 - 1977) ( divorced)
Trivia (16)
1. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 2000.
2. Appeared briefly as a hippie extra in Vanishing Point (1971) in 1971.
3. Co-founder of Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne.
4. In 1985, he was awarded the National Medal of Technology - the US's highest honor for innovators.
5. In 1990, he founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which is becoming an increasingly prominent and influential organization today.
6. Played computer games from Ken Williams's company Sierra On-Line while recovering from an airplane crash.
7. Graduated from Homestead High School (Sunnyvale, CA) in 1968.
8. Steve's paternal grandfather was of Polish descent, while Steve's paternal grandmother had Swiss-German and German ancestry. Steve's mother was of German, Northern Irish, and English descent.
9. Teacher in elementary and middle schools in Los Gatos, California. [1996]
10. Recently started a new company, Wheels of Zeus, which incorporates GPS technology and computers. [January 2005]
11. Was in a relationship with comedian Kathy Griffin [2007-2008].
12. He is often the first person in line every time Apple releases a new major product, often camping outside Apple stores overnight. He has stated that he could easily get products in advance but insists on waiting in line like other customers as he would "rather be genuine, like the real people".
13. While he is no longer active at Apple Inc. he is still considered an employee and receives a yearly salary of around $120,000.
14. In 1972 he and friend Steve Jobs were robbed outside a pizza parlor in Sunnyvale, California.
15. Was played by Seth Rogen in the film Steve Jobs.
16. Was played by Josh Gad in the film Jobs.
Personal Quotes (2)
1. Never trust a computer you can't throw out of a window.
2. Steve Jobs didn't really set the direction of my Apple I and Apple II designs but he did the more important part of turning them into a product that would change the world."
Steve Wozniak discusses his early days at UC Berkeley, and how they led to the foundation of Apple.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwSyjz1off4
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast CPT Gabe Snell
LTC Greg Henning
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LTC Charlie Brown Back some years I was jokn’g the Computer world. I got a dinosaur for reasonable price $280 and a printer thrown in for $50... I got a lot of years out of the ol’ gal....
I now have a laptop that holds as much as the ol Dinosaur.... The dinosaur worked good.. just kept with the updates.. I realized I liked doing it so that’s when I got the laptop... that ran me about $800 and change.. made a lot of trips to the library using their WiFi..
I now have a laptop that holds as much as the ol Dinosaur.... The dinosaur worked good.. just kept with the updates.. I realized I liked doing it so that’s when I got the laptop... that ran me about $800 and change.. made a lot of trips to the library using their WiFi..
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