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Apple executives purchased Steve Jobs's startup NeXT primarily to acquire what core asset?
The NeXTSTEP software became the foundation for Mac OS X, providing the stable Unix-based architecture Apple's own systems lacked.
Steve Jobs originally bought the animation studio Pixar from George Lucas to sell what physical product?
Jobs purchased the division in 1986 to market the Pixar Image Computer, a powerful machine aimed at government and medical professionals rather than making films.
Apple founder Steve Jobs used the prefix 'i' in his 'iCEO' title to stand for what word?
Jobs held the title for over two years after returning to Apple, finally dropping the prefix to become permanent CEO in 2000.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs credited a college calligraphy class for inspiring what feature in early Mac computers?
Jobs audited a calligraphy course at Reed College after dropping out, which later made the Macintosh the first personal computer with proportionally spaced fonts.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously chose the company's fruit-themed name for what primary reason?
Steve Jobs chose the name 'Apple' after returning from an orchard on a fruitarian diet because he felt the word made computers sound spirited and not intimidating.
Tech pioneer Steve Jobs famously relied on co-founder Steve Wozniak to handle what primary function at Apple?
Despite his reputation as a tech genius, Steve Jobs never actually wrote code; Steve Wozniak was the sole engineer who built the original Apple hardware and software.
Apple founder Steve Jobs hired director Ridley Scott to film the iconic "1984" commercial to do what?
The famous "1984" Super Bowl commercial was specifically designed by Steve Jobs to position the upcoming Macintosh as a rebellious savior against the dominating conformity of competitor IBM.
Apple founder Steve Jobs flew a pirate flag over the Mac team's building to encourage what behavior?
Steve Jobs famously raised a pirate flag featuring a rainbow Apple logo over the Macintosh team building to inspire them to operate like rebellious, unconventional renegades rather than a naval bureaucracy.
Apple engineers coined what sci-fi term to describe founder Steve Jobs's intense persuasive charisma?
Apple software engineers used the Star Trek term 'reality distortion field' to describe Jobs's uncanny ability to convince himself and others to believe almost anything with a mix of charm and persistence.
Startup founder Steve Jobs chose the name "Apple" partially to ensure the company appeared where?
In addition to liking the friendly sound of the fruit, Jobs chose 'Apple' so the startup would be listed alphabetically ahead of his former employer, Atari, in the telephone directory.