This book is about a true engineer. Written by someone who enjoyed what he did, what he picked up on the way or left behind. Remarkable details on a person who defined the next generation of computing. What comes out most interesting in this book is the simplicity of the man with strong sense of humour and the passion to something new. Habitually inclined to break the rules in a constructive manner.
Did Woz leave Apple in disgust? Woz has another story to tell. He still is an employee of Apple. Paid the absolute minimum pay for a permanent worker and has no other reason than to start Cloud 9. A truely remarkable personality which comes out clearly from his book.
About the pranks well they look as Woz seems to be as a person but some need a 200+ IQ to get them ;-)
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
iCon Steve Jobs: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business - Jeffrey S. Young, William L. Simon (2005)
A book on professional Steve Jobs. His personal life has been talked about but with minimal emphasis. More over this book is about technologies that Steve Jobs has put his hands on. How these technologies redefined the world. A book that emphasizes how the technology adoption and success is very different from the utility paradigm.
Overall an interesting book. Good to understand the importance of technology what sticks to make to next level and what does not. The coercive leadership style of Steve Jobs apparent from the book. After all Steve Jobs has been a turn around man for most of the industry he put his hands on.
Must read is all I can comment on the book.
Overall an interesting book. Good to understand the importance of technology what sticks to make to next level and what does not. The coercive leadership style of Steve Jobs apparent from the book. After all Steve Jobs has been a turn around man for most of the industry he put his hands on.
Must read is all I can comment on the book.
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