iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It | 
 enlarge | Author: Steve Wozniak
Creator: Gina Smith
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Category: Book
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Pages: 304
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0393330435
Dewey Decimal Number: 621.39092
EAN: 9780393330434
ASIN: 0393330435
Publication Date: October 22, 2007
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The mastermind behind Apple sheds his low profile and steps forward to tell his story for the first time.
Before cell phones that fit in the palm of your hand and slim laptops that fit snugly into briefcases, computers were like strange, alien vending machines. They had cryptic switches, punch cards and pages of encoded output. But in 1975, a young engineering wizard named Steve Wozniak had an idea: What if you combined computer circuitry with a regular typewriter keyboard and a video screen? The result was the first true personal computer, the Apple I, a widely affordable machine that anyone could understand and figure out how to use.
Wozniak's life—before and after Apple—is a "home-brew" mix of brilliant discovery and adventure, as an engineer, a concert promoter, a fifth-grade teacher, a philanthropist, and an irrepressible prankster. From the invention of the first personal computer to the rise of Apple as an industry giant, iWoz presents a no-holds-barred, rollicking, firsthand account of the humanist inventor who ignited the computer revolution. 16 pages of illustrations.
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 Great contrast to the Steve Jobs story August 28, 2008
I bought this book about a year ago when I had recently been laid off and wanted to introduce some new ideals into my brain.
I read the Second Coming of Steve Jobs, which showed how a man can be a cutthroat and succeed.
iWoz however, shows how a man can find success doing something he loves, and not get hung up on money or power.
After initially reading the book I thought it was kind of blah, but after seeing more of Woz in person and in various bios, I truly appreciate how genius he truly is.
Excellent read for anyone seeking innovation and drive, because Woz clearly has it!
Very enjoyable espec. the father son relationship! July 31, 2008
My wife and I have been really enjoying listing to the 'Audible unabridged version' The father - son relationship is very interesting. A lot of very nice insights. It is quite a bit of fun to listen to the book as we are driving on trips. Highly recommended!
 Disappointed July 7, 2008
As an early adopter of the TRS-80 (1978) and later Apple II I have been an avid reader of much history of this period. There are great nuggets of inside events in this book but a little too much of Woz's philosophy and not as much new as I had hoped. The tech info was great though some of it a bit hard to follow which might be understandable of a proven genius telling his story.
Worth reading June 3, 2008
I enjoyed reading this book but like others, I found it annoying at times. It is an autobiography. Most of the book is about boring details of Steve Wozniak's life. His account of how Apple Computer started and how the Apple I and II where created is very interesting, unfortunately it is a very small part of the book. It was very annoying reading his constant bragging about how humble he is.
The book gave me a better understanding of early PC history and the history of Apple. I also wanted to learn more about a guy I consider a hero. I did learn more about Woz but I must say that based on what I learned from this book I respect him a lot less than before.
Great guy, great book... May 12, 2008
I'm a mac user, and I always wanted to know how Woz lived all Apple's building process.
It's a great biography and really enjoyable to read. All is written in a very friendly way.
I really recommend it. It's a piece of computer history, I think, all geeks should know.
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