Steve Wozniak

Stephen Wozniak (born August 11 1950) (Polish: Woźniak) is a computer engineer turned philanthropist. His machines are credited with contributing greatly to the entry of computers into private homes and businesses. Wozniak created the Apple II, the last personal computer to be designed entirely by a single person.

Post Apple Career

Woz left Apple for good on February 6, 1985, nine years after setting up the company. Wozniak then founded a new venture called Cloud 9 which developed home remote control switches, bringing the first universal remote control to market in 1987.

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February 6 - 1985 - Cloud 9 - Remote control

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Wozniak and Jobs were proud to have originated an anti-corporate ethic among big players in the computer market. Jobs focused on innovation with his NeXT vision, while Woz went into teaching (he taught fifth grade students) and charitable activities in the field of education. He has also hosted Unuson (Unite Us In Song), formed during the US Festival days which he sponsored.

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NeXT - Unuson - US Festival

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