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iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon

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W. W. Norton, Oct 17, 2007 - Biography & Autobiography - 320 pages

“‘The Woz’ built the first [personal computer]—by hand, by himself.”—USA Today

Before slim laptops that fit into briefcases, computers looked like strange vending machines, with cryptic switches and pages of encoded output. But in 1977 Steve Wozniak revolutionized the computer industry with his invention of the first personal computer. As the sole inventor of the Apple I and II computers, Wozniak has enjoyed wealth, fame, and the most coveted awards an engineer can receive, and he tells his story here for the first time.

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Wozniak has a very simple writing style. - Goodreads
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User Review  - Pablo Honey - Goodreads

This is a worthy read for anyone interested in early personal computers and Steve Wozniak's development of the Apple I and Apple II, though people looking for a history of Apple the company or a ... Read full review

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User Review  - Jason Butz - Goodreads

If you're reading this, you owe it to a guy named steve. If you're peering at this through a finger-smudged screen, thank Steve Jobs. If you have a crumb-filled keyboard in front of a display, you owe ... Read full review

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About the author (2007)

Steve Wozniak has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Technology and the Heinz Award. He lives in California.

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