http://www.odeo.com/channels/51143-This-Day-in-Apple-History HadleyStern no This Day in Apple History, a daily podcast featuring what happened on this day in Apple Computer's storied history. © en 40 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0800 Technology http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25542134-December-15-1983-1984-Makes-TV-Debut Who can forget Apple's famous 1984 ad? The ad was run as a "pay once, play once" deal exclusively for the 1984 Super Bowl. The reaction was so strong that Apple reaped free advertising on news programs and in movie theaters for months after the ad’s pay-once airing.That’s… Who can forget Apple's famous 1984 ad? The ad was run as a "pay once, play once" deal exclusively for the 1984 Super Bowl. The reaction was so strong that Apple reaped free advertising on news programs and in movie theaters for months after the ad’s pay-once airing.That’s… Who can forget Apple's famous 1984 ad? The ad was run as a "pay once, play once" deal exclusively for the 1984 Super Bowl. The reaction was so strong that Apple reaped free advertising on news programs and in movie theaters for months after the ad’s pay-once airing.That’s… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25542134 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25535565-December-14-1989-Xerox-Sues-Apple In exchange for the opportunity to invest one million dollars in Apple before the IPO, Xerox agreed to let a few of Apple's key players take a look at what the company was doing inside PARC.Steve Jobs was, to say the least, enthused. So were the rest of… In exchange for the opportunity to invest one million dollars in Apple before the IPO, Xerox agreed to let a few of Apple's key players take a look at what the company was doing inside PARC.Steve Jobs was, to say the least, enthused. So were the rest of… In exchange for the opportunity to invest one million dollars in Apple before the IPO, Xerox agreed to let a few of Apple's key players take a look at what the company was doing inside PARC.Steve Jobs was, to say the least, enthused. So were the rest of… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-14,25535565 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:01:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25535566-December-13-1980-Apple-Hits-One-Billion-in-Sales When most people think about Apple, they think first of either the Mac or the iPod. The failures such as: the Newton, the Lisa or Apple's foray into digital cameras are largely forgotten. Just as telling, one of Apple's biggest successes is also largely forgotten--the Apple II.The Apple… When most people think about Apple, they think first of either the Mac or the iPod. The failures such as: the Newton, the Lisa or Apple's foray into digital cameras are largely forgotten. Just as telling, one of Apple's biggest successes is also largely forgotten--the Apple II.The Apple… When most people think about Apple, they think first of either the Mac or the iPod. The failures such as: the Newton, the Lisa or Apple's foray into digital cameras are largely forgotten. Just as telling, one of Apple's biggest successes is also largely forgotten--the Apple II.The Apple… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-13,25535566 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25523689-December-11-1984-Lucas-Divorced George Lucas owes a lot to Marcia, the former Mrs. Lucas. Not only did she provide moral support, she was also a stellar film editor. The pair worked well together, but Hollywood marriages have a way of dissolving over time.The Lucas marriage was no different, and what had… George Lucas owes a lot to Marcia, the former Mrs. Lucas. Not only did she provide moral support, she was also a stellar film editor. The pair worked well together, but Hollywood marriages have a way of dissolving over time.The Lucas marriage was no different, and what had… George Lucas owes a lot to Marcia, the former Mrs. Lucas. Not only did she provide moral support, she was also a stellar film editor. The pair worked well together, but Hollywood marriages have a way of dissolving over time.The Lucas marriage was no different, and what had… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25523689 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:53:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25518641-December-10-2002-Apple-Matters-Publishes-First-Article "A serious yet irreverent look at all things Apple" was the mission statement, and the address of the site was www.applematters.com. The founder, owner, and publisher was (and still is) Hadley Stern.What started out as a one-man show soon morphed into semi-regular articles and op-ed rants from three… "A serious yet irreverent look at all things Apple" was the mission statement, and the address of the site was www.applematters.com. The founder, owner, and publisher was (and still is) Hadley Stern.What started out as a one-man show soon morphed into semi-regular articles and op-ed rants from three… "A serious yet irreverent look at all things Apple" was the mission statement, and the address of the site was www.applematters.com. The founder, owner, and publisher was (and still is) Hadley Stern.What started out as a one-man show soon morphed into semi-regular articles and op-ed rants from three… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-10,25518641 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:43:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25514091-December-9-2001-Last-Update-of-the-Classic-OS Ah, the Classic Mac OS. It began life as a black and white memory-throttled GUI operating system designed to move hardware, and ended life with a version designed primarily to ease the transition to OS X.The shortcomings of Mac OS became apparent early in the game, but Apple… Ah, the Classic Mac OS. It began life as a black and white memory-throttled GUI operating system designed to move hardware, and ended life with a version designed primarily to ease the transition to OS X.The shortcomings of Mac OS became apparent early in the game, but Apple… Ah, the Classic Mac OS. It began life as a black and white memory-throttled GUI operating system designed to move hardware, and ended life with a version designed primarily to ease the transition to OS X.The shortcomings of Mac OS became apparent early in the game, but Apple… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-09,25514091 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:22:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25508789-December-8-1975-Byte-Shop-Opens There are a multitude of "if not for X, Apple would never have happened" scenarios. In the great chain of events that comprise Apple's history, the Byte Shop is one of the more often overlooked links.Started by Paul Terrell, the Byte Shop catered to computer hobbyists and was… There are a multitude of "if not for X, Apple would never have happened" scenarios. In the great chain of events that comprise Apple's history, the Byte Shop is one of the more often overlooked links.Started by Paul Terrell, the Byte Shop catered to computer hobbyists and was… There are a multitude of "if not for X, Apple would never have happened" scenarios. In the great chain of events that comprise Apple's history, the Byte Shop is one of the more often overlooked links.Started by Paul Terrell, the Byte Shop catered to computer hobbyists and was… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-08,25508789 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:24:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25503796-December-7-1992-Star-Trek Bill Gates once said, "I want a Mac on a PC," when exhorting his engineers to make an early version of Windows a little more palatable. Years later Apple was considering the 'Mac on the PC' question as well.The reason was a Skunk Works project known as Star… Bill Gates once said, "I want a Mac on a PC," when exhorting his engineers to make an early version of Windows a little more palatable. Years later Apple was considering the 'Mac on the PC' question as well.The reason was a Skunk Works project known as Star… Bill Gates once said, "I want a Mac on a PC," when exhorting his engineers to make an early version of Windows a little more palatable. Years later Apple was considering the 'Mac on the PC' question as well.The reason was a Skunk Works project known as Star… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-07,25503796 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:23:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25499825-December-6-2005-NBC-and-Universal-Come-to-iTunes When Apple unveiled the fifth generation iPod and the accompanying update to iTunes, people were excited that they could watch videos on the iPod's two-inch screen. The excitement wasn't surprising; video playback was a capability iPod users had been longing for since the device first received a color screen. When Apple unveiled the fifth generation iPod and the accompanying update to iTunes, people were excited that they could watch videos on the iPod's two-inch screen. The excitement wasn't surprising; video playback was a capability iPod users had been longing for since the device first received a color screen. When Apple unveiled the fifth generation iPod and the accompanying update to iTunes, people were excited that they could watch videos on the iPod's two-inch screen. The excitement wasn't surprising; video playback was a capability iPod users had been longing for since the device first received a color screen. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-06,25499825 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:23:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25496081-December-5-2002-Apple-Online-Store-Services-Millionth-Customer Apple started the Apple Online Store pushing customization in 1997. The online store provided users a way to order a Mac in multiple configurations, something of a novelty when it was first revealed.The store also provided shop-at-home convenience for those who were able to wait for shiny Apple… Apple started the Apple Online Store pushing customization in 1997. The online store provided users a way to order a Mac in multiple configurations, something of a novelty when it was first revealed.The store also provided shop-at-home convenience for those who were able to wait for shiny Apple… Apple started the Apple Online Store pushing customization in 1997. The online store provided users a way to order a Mac in multiple configurations, something of a novelty when it was first revealed.The store also provided shop-at-home convenience for those who were able to wait for shiny Apple… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-05,25496081 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:27:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25491196-December-4-1997-Iacocca-Not-Replacing-Amelio The Apple CEO hunt was dragging on, and on, and on. Many candidates had been considered but none of them were just right, er, Steve Jobs. As the vacancy lingered, rumors began to grow sillier.Perhaps the zenith of the silly gossip was the one that said Lee Iacocca… The Apple CEO hunt was dragging on, and on, and on. Many candidates had been considered but none of them were just right, er, Steve Jobs. As the vacancy lingered, rumors began to grow sillier.Perhaps the zenith of the silly gossip was the one that said Lee Iacocca… The Apple CEO hunt was dragging on, and on, and on. Many candidates had been considered but none of them were just right, er, Steve Jobs. As the vacancy lingered, rumors began to grow sillier.Perhaps the zenith of the silly gossip was the one that said Lee Iacocca… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-04,25491196 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:15:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25485337-December-2-1996-Steve-Pitches-NeXT Things weren't going well at Steve's main job, running and owning NeXT Computer. He had hoped to take the company public but with a grand total of $1 million in profits over the life of the company (11 years) that was a dubious proposition. Fate intervened and Steve saw an… Things weren't going well at Steve's main job, running and owning NeXT Computer. He had hoped to take the company public but with a grand total of $1 million in profits over the life of the company (11 years) that was a dubious proposition. Fate intervened and Steve saw an… Things weren't going well at Steve's main job, running and owning NeXT Computer. He had hoped to take the company public but with a grand total of $1 million in profits over the life of the company (11 years) that was a dubious proposition. Fate intervened and Steve saw an… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-02,25485337 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:27:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465636-December-1-2001-Apple-Announces-Final-Cut-3-0 Final Cut was an Apple smash hit. The program was under development by Macromedia when the company decided to sell off the asset and focus on web- based efforts. Apple bought the rights and hired the key players.When the team came to Apple they got to work and… Final Cut was an Apple smash hit. The program was under development by Macromedia when the company decided to sell off the asset and focus on web- based efforts. Apple bought the rights and hired the key players.When the team came to Apple they got to work and… Final Cut was an Apple smash hit. The program was under development by Macromedia when the company decided to sell off the asset and focus on web- based efforts. Apple bought the rights and hired the key players.When the team came to Apple they got to work and… tag:odeo.com,2009-12-01,25465636 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:07:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465637-November-30-2004-iMac-G5-Named-Computer-of-the-Year What wasn't to love about the iMac G5? Customers had their choice of monitor sizes (17" or 20"), a stunning industrial design, and plenty of power thanks to the G5 chip powering the machine.Mark Kellner of The Washington Times couldn't find a reason not to love the iMac… What wasn't to love about the iMac G5? Customers had their choice of monitor sizes (17" or 20"), a stunning industrial design, and plenty of power thanks to the G5 chip powering the machine.Mark Kellner of The Washington Times couldn't find a reason not to love the iMac… What wasn't to love about the iMac G5? Customers had their choice of monitor sizes (17" or 20"), a stunning industrial design, and plenty of power thanks to the G5 chip powering the machine.Mark Kellner of The Washington Times couldn't find a reason not to love the iMac… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-30,25465637 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465638-November-29-1995-Pixar-Goes-Public Steve Jobs was a hands-off owner at Pixar when it came to selling computers, generating software or making movies. When it came to making money, Steve was a little more proactive. After negotiating the deal with Disney for three movies, Steve knew he didn't want to stay under Disney's thumb… Steve Jobs was a hands-off owner at Pixar when it came to selling computers, generating software or making movies. When it came to making money, Steve was a little more proactive. After negotiating the deal with Disney for three movies, Steve knew he didn't want to stay under Disney's thumb… Steve Jobs was a hands-off owner at Pixar when it came to selling computers, generating software or making movies. When it came to making money, Steve was a little more proactive. After negotiating the deal with Disney for three movies, Steve knew he didn't want to stay under Disney's thumb… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-29,25465638 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465640-November-28-2002-Apple-Stores-Hit-Goal Apple opened fifty retail locations in the first year of the ongoing effort. Things went well enough that the company decided to double the number of Apple retail stores by the end of the second year.That goal was met when Apple opened its fiftieth store in Emeryville, California.… Apple opened fifty retail locations in the first year of the ongoing effort. Things went well enough that the company decided to double the number of Apple retail stores by the end of the second year.That goal was met when Apple opened its fiftieth store in Emeryville, California.… Apple opened fifty retail locations in the first year of the ongoing effort. Things went well enough that the company decided to double the number of Apple retail stores by the end of the second year.That goal was met when Apple opened its fiftieth store in Emeryville, California.… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-28,25465640 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465641-November-27-1996-Jobs-Calls-Amelio Apple was in a bad way and Gil Amelio was doing everything he could think of to right the ship. Remedies included layoffs, killing projects and axing the Performa line. One thing that needed to be addressed was Apple's next generation operating system, the one Apple had been promising for… Apple was in a bad way and Gil Amelio was doing everything he could think of to right the ship. Remedies included layoffs, killing projects and axing the Performa line. One thing that needed to be addressed was Apple's next generation operating system, the one Apple had been promising for… Apple was in a bad way and Gil Amelio was doing everything he could think of to right the ship. Remedies included layoffs, killing projects and axing the Performa line. One thing that needed to be addressed was Apple's next generation operating system, the one Apple had been promising for… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-27,25465641 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465646-November-26-1993-Apple-II-Finally-Discontinued Apple's most successful computer wasn't a Mac, wasn't even a mouse-based machine. It was the Apple II.The Apple II was designed by Woz because he simply wanted a better machine than the Apple I. Once the design was complete, the two Steves knew they were onto something and… Apple's most successful computer wasn't a Mac, wasn't even a mouse-based machine. It was the Apple II.The Apple II was designed by Woz because he simply wanted a better machine than the Apple I. Once the design was complete, the two Steves knew they were onto something and… Apple's most successful computer wasn't a Mac, wasn't even a mouse-based machine. It was the Apple II.The Apple II was designed by Woz because he simply wanted a better machine than the Apple I. Once the design was complete, the two Steves knew they were onto something and… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-26,25465646 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:33:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465647-November-25-1998-A-Bug%E2%80%99s-Life-Released Pixar's second movie was A Bug's Life. Like most Pixar movies, the plot was standard stuff. A misfit causes unintentional mayhem and later redeems himself.As overdone as the plot was, the movie still succeeded. Kids loved it and digitally animated features were still something of a novelty. Number… Pixar's second movie was A Bug's Life. Like most Pixar movies, the plot was standard stuff. A misfit causes unintentional mayhem and later redeems himself.As overdone as the plot was, the movie still succeeded. Kids loved it and digitally animated features were still something of a novelty. Number… Pixar's second movie was A Bug's Life. Like most Pixar movies, the plot was standard stuff. A misfit causes unintentional mayhem and later redeems himself.As overdone as the plot was, the movie still succeeded. Kids loved it and digitally animated features were still something of a novelty. Number… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-25,25465647 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:42:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465648-November-24-2002-Movies-Via-the-Net Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony, Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. are competing studios, but the companies set aside their differences to focus on shared goals and fired up a web site to sell movies to the public via the internet.The site is called 'movielink' and offers users (Windows only) a chance… Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony, Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. are competing studios, but the companies set aside their differences to focus on shared goals and fired up a web site to sell movies to the public via the internet.The site is called 'movielink' and offers users (Windows only) a chance… Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sony, Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. are competing studios, but the companies set aside their differences to focus on shared goals and fired up a web site to sell movies to the public via the internet.The site is called 'movielink' and offers users (Windows only) a chance… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25465648 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:27:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465649-November-23-1995-Toy-Story-Premieres The history of Pixar, thus far, can be divided into two sections: money sucking hobby of Steve Jobs and incredibly successful movie studio. The dividing line between the two parts of Pixar’s history is the movie Toy Story.The brain child of John Lasseter, Toy Story was a classic… The history of Pixar, thus far, can be divided into two sections: money sucking hobby of Steve Jobs and incredibly successful movie studio. The dividing line between the two parts of Pixar’s history is the movie Toy Story.The brain child of John Lasseter, Toy Story was a classic… The history of Pixar, thus far, can be divided into two sections: money sucking hobby of Steve Jobs and incredibly successful movie studio. The dividing line between the two parts of Pixar’s history is the movie Toy Story.The brain child of John Lasseter, Toy Story was a classic… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-23,25465649 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:40:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465650-November-22-1985-Sculley-and-Gates-Sign-Agreement-Allowing-Microsoft-to-Use-Mac-Technology Gates and Sculley had reached an agreement on October 24 of the previous month that would allow Microsoft to use Mac technology in Windows in exchange for a promise to upgrade Word for the Mac and not to release Excel for the PC until at least 1990.Those are… Gates and Sculley had reached an agreement on October 24 of the previous month that would allow Microsoft to use Mac technology in Windows in exchange for a promise to upgrade Word for the Mac and not to release Excel for the PC until at least 1990.Those are… Gates and Sculley had reached an agreement on October 24 of the previous month that would allow Microsoft to use Mac technology in Windows in exchange for a promise to upgrade Word for the Mac and not to release Excel for the PC until at least 1990.Those are… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-22,25465650 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:31:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465651-November-21-2005-Apple-Announces-Long-Term-Supply-Agreements-for-Flash-Memory One of the most oft-heard arguments about Mac pricing concerns economies of scale. The theory is that Dell's huge volume allows them to purchase mass quantities of PC components and glean the volume discounts.The game was a bit different when it came to digital audio players. Here the… One of the most oft-heard arguments about Mac pricing concerns economies of scale. The theory is that Dell's huge volume allows them to purchase mass quantities of PC components and glean the volume discounts.The game was a bit different when it came to digital audio players. Here the… One of the most oft-heard arguments about Mac pricing concerns economies of scale. The theory is that Dell's huge volume allows them to purchase mass quantities of PC components and glean the volume discounts.The game was a bit different when it came to digital audio players. Here the… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-21,25465651 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:42:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465652-November-20-2004-First-Apple-Store-Opens-in-Europe The story of Apple retail stores is one of maximum secrecy followed by snowballing success. The skeptics, and there were many, were quickly silenced when the profits started rolling in.Even with all the success, the Apple Stores were a US only enterprise. Citizens of foreign countries could only… The story of Apple retail stores is one of maximum secrecy followed by snowballing success. The skeptics, and there were many, were quickly silenced when the profits started rolling in.Even with all the success, the Apple Stores were a US only enterprise. Citizens of foreign countries could only… The story of Apple retail stores is one of maximum secrecy followed by snowballing success. The skeptics, and there were many, were quickly silenced when the profits started rolling in.Even with all the success, the Apple Stores were a US only enterprise. Citizens of foreign countries could only… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-20,25465652 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:20:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465653-November-19-1997-Jobs-Honored-Twice Many see Steve Jobs's performance since his return to Apple as nothing less than miraculous. It is important to remember that he did plenty before selling NeXT and moving back to the Apple campus. Fortunately, there are awards for just such achievements and Steve jobs received two in two days. Many see Steve Jobs's performance since his return to Apple as nothing less than miraculous. It is important to remember that he did plenty before selling NeXT and moving back to the Apple campus. Fortunately, there are awards for just such achievements and Steve jobs received two in two days. Many see Steve Jobs's performance since his return to Apple as nothing less than miraculous. It is important to remember that he did plenty before selling NeXT and moving back to the Apple campus. Fortunately, there are awards for just such achievements and Steve jobs received two in two days. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-19,25465653 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:22:01 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465655-November-18-2003-Apple-Introduces-20%E2%80%9D-iMac The first iMac featured a 15" inch CRT screen and translucent plastics. The design motif took over the world for a time (even stud finders were encased in pastel see-through plastic), but Apple moved on.The next generation of iMacs eschewed the CRT and added a G4 chip among… The first iMac featured a 15" inch CRT screen and translucent plastics. The design motif took over the world for a time (even stud finders were encased in pastel see-through plastic), but Apple moved on.The next generation of iMacs eschewed the CRT and added a G4 chip among… The first iMac featured a 15" inch CRT screen and translucent plastics. The design motif took over the world for a time (even stud finders were encased in pastel see-through plastic), but Apple moved on.The next generation of iMacs eschewed the CRT and added a G4 chip among… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25465655 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465657-November-17-1994-Apple-Settles-with-Carl-Sagan Carl Sagan had a knack for presenting high-minded physics and astronomy to the masses. Well, masses may be too strong a word, but he was certainly one of the few who could explain technical topics in such a way that the generally interested could follow.Engineers at Apple appreciated… Carl Sagan had a knack for presenting high-minded physics and astronomy to the masses. Well, masses may be too strong a word, but he was certainly one of the few who could explain technical topics in such a way that the generally interested could follow.Engineers at Apple appreciated… Carl Sagan had a knack for presenting high-minded physics and astronomy to the masses. Well, masses may be too strong a word, but he was certainly one of the few who could explain technical topics in such a way that the generally interested could follow.Engineers at Apple appreciated… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-17,25465657 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465659-November-16-1982-Jobs-Seeks-Permission-to-Use-Macintosh-Name Jef Raskin and Steve Jobs had many disagreements about the Macintosh that finally resulted in Jef Raskin leaving Apple altogether.One thing they agreed upon, however, was the name "Macintosh." The name was given to the project by Jef and was carefully chosen. Jef even went so far as… Jef Raskin and Steve Jobs had many disagreements about the Macintosh that finally resulted in Jef Raskin leaving Apple altogether.One thing they agreed upon, however, was the name "Macintosh." The name was given to the project by Jef and was carefully chosen. Jef even went so far as… Jef Raskin and Steve Jobs had many disagreements about the Macintosh that finally resulted in Jef Raskin leaving Apple altogether.One thing they agreed upon, however, was the name "Macintosh." The name was given to the project by Jef and was carefully chosen. Jef even went so far as… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-16,25465659 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:47:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465660-November-15-1997-First-G3-Systems-Show-Up The iMac gets credit as the machine that saved Apple, but the machine that returned Apple to profitability was a dull platinum box.Of course, it wasn't the box that had people excited; it was what was inside: the new G3 processor. Replacing the 604 chips, sometimes with lower… The iMac gets credit as the machine that saved Apple, but the machine that returned Apple to profitability was a dull platinum box.Of course, it wasn't the box that had people excited; it was what was inside: the new G3 processor. Replacing the 604 chips, sometimes with lower… The iMac gets credit as the machine that saved Apple, but the machine that returned Apple to profitability was a dull platinum box.Of course, it wasn't the box that had people excited; it was what was inside: the new G3 processor. Replacing the 604 chips, sometimes with lower… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-15,25465660 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:28:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25465661-November-14-2005-OS-X-Rejected-for-Low-Cost-Laptops The One Laptop per Child initiative is a noble pursuit with the goal of providing a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to the poorest and most remote children in the world. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities for the less advantaged, and as such, price is paramount. Steve Jobs… The One Laptop per Child initiative is a noble pursuit with the goal of providing a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to the poorest and most remote children in the world. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities for the less advantaged, and as such, price is paramount. Steve Jobs… The One Laptop per Child initiative is a noble pursuit with the goal of providing a Wi-Fi enabled laptop to the poorest and most remote children in the world. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities for the less advantaged, and as such, price is paramount. Steve Jobs… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-14,25465661 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25445256-November-13-1997-Jobs-Won%E2%80%99t-Be-Apple-CEO Larry Ellison has been, or is, a lot of things. Founder of Oracle, Silicon Valley billionaire, Steve Jobs’s best friend, and someone who talked about buying out Apple. Ellison was also, for a time, an Apple board member. Since his tenure included the CEO search, Ellison took it… Larry Ellison has been, or is, a lot of things. Founder of Oracle, Silicon Valley billionaire, Steve Jobs’s best friend, and someone who talked about buying out Apple. Ellison was also, for a time, an Apple board member. Since his tenure included the CEO search, Ellison took it… Larry Ellison has been, or is, a lot of things. Founder of Oracle, Silicon Valley billionaire, Steve Jobs’s best friend, and someone who talked about buying out Apple. Ellison was also, for a time, an Apple board member. Since his tenure included the CEO search, Ellison took it… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445256 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25435433-November-11-2001-iPod-Goes-on-Sale What is white, has a click wheel, worked only with a Mac and caused massive amounts of drool? The iPod of course. The techno lust for the FireWire-based, Mac-compatible device started the day the iPod was announced, but like Christmas, yearning for the device didn't make the actual… What is white, has a click wheel, worked only with a Mac and caused massive amounts of drool? The iPod of course. The techno lust for the FireWire-based, Mac-compatible device started the day the iPod was announced, but like Christmas, yearning for the device didn't make the actual… What is white, has a click wheel, worked only with a Mac and caused massive amounts of drool? The iPod of course. The techno lust for the FireWire-based, Mac-compatible device started the day the iPod was announced, but like Christmas, yearning for the device didn't make the actual… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25435433 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431286-November-10-1983-Gates-Announces-Microsoft-Windows Bill Gates took one look at the Mac and knew the future of computing was the GUI interface, and he wanted Microsoft to be a part of it one way or another. So Gates agreed when Steve Jobs pressured him to hold off making any business programs that used a… Bill Gates took one look at the Mac and knew the future of computing was the GUI interface, and he wanted Microsoft to be a part of it one way or another. So Gates agreed when Steve Jobs pressured him to hold off making any business programs that used a… Bill Gates took one look at the Mac and knew the future of computing was the GUI interface, and he wanted Microsoft to be a part of it one way or another. So Gates agreed when Steve Jobs pressured him to hold off making any business programs that used a… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431286 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431287-November-9-1994-Dr-Amelio-Joins-Apple Every Apple enthusiast remembers that Gil Amelio was the CEO of Apple, who made the decision to buy NeXT instead of Be. In essence, Dr. Amelio saved Apple at the expense of job security.However, few remember that Amelio had masterminded a turnaround at National Semiconductor, taking a company… Every Apple enthusiast remembers that Gil Amelio was the CEO of Apple, who made the decision to buy NeXT instead of Be. In essence, Dr. Amelio saved Apple at the expense of job security.However, few remember that Amelio had masterminded a turnaround at National Semiconductor, taking a company… Every Apple enthusiast remembers that Gil Amelio was the CEO of Apple, who made the decision to buy NeXT instead of Be. In essence, Dr. Amelio saved Apple at the expense of job security.However, few remember that Amelio had masterminded a turnaround at National Semiconductor, taking a company… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25431287 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:30:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25421296-November-8-1997-Apple-Online-Store-Debuts An online presence is considered a necessity today, but in years past it was something revolutionary.Apple wasn't ahead in the online store game. In the era before mall-based Apple retail stores, consumers were at the mercy of resellers. The situation made customization difficult and selection very troublesome at… An online presence is considered a necessity today, but in years past it was something revolutionary.Apple wasn't ahead in the online store game. In the era before mall-based Apple retail stores, consumers were at the mercy of resellers. The situation made customization difficult and selection very troublesome at… An online presence is considered a necessity today, but in years past it was something revolutionary.Apple wasn't ahead in the online store game. In the era before mall-based Apple retail stores, consumers were at the mercy of resellers. The situation made customization difficult and selection very troublesome at… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25421296 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:29:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25417386-November-7-1980-Apple-Files-Paperwork-to-Go-Public-Sorry-Massachusetts Apple became a partnership on April 1, 1976. Success came rapidly and soon the company began passing out shares to valued employees and founders. A lot of shares went to the founders.Apple IIs were selling well and Apple decided to raise cash (and personal net worth) by going… Apple became a partnership on April 1, 1976. Success came rapidly and soon the company began passing out shares to valued employees and founders. A lot of shares went to the founders.Apple IIs were selling well and Apple decided to raise cash (and personal net worth) by going… Apple became a partnership on April 1, 1976. Success came rapidly and soon the company began passing out shares to valued employees and founders. A lot of shares went to the founders.Apple IIs were selling well and Apple decided to raise cash (and personal net worth) by going… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25417386 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:42:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25412095-November-6-1997-Jobs-Eyes-Dell There is no small amount of drama to be found when recalling the public comments of Steve Jobs and Michael Dell.Michael Dell quipped that if he were President of Apple he would close the company and give the money back to the stockholders. Steve Jobs answered that salvo… There is no small amount of drama to be found when recalling the public comments of Steve Jobs and Michael Dell.Michael Dell quipped that if he were President of Apple he would close the company and give the money back to the stockholders. Steve Jobs answered that salvo… There is no small amount of drama to be found when recalling the public comments of Steve Jobs and Michael Dell.Michael Dell quipped that if he were President of Apple he would close the company and give the money back to the stockholders. Steve Jobs answered that salvo… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25412095 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:36:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25405935-November-5-2004-Jobs-iTunes-Honored It wasn't surprising when Apple's iTunes was named "Brand of the Year" and Steve Jobs was named "Visionary of the Year" by Billboard's Digital Music Awards. What would have been surprising is if Apple hadn't swept the awards altogether.And in fact, Apple didn't. "Download Service of the Year"… It wasn't surprising when Apple's iTunes was named "Brand of the Year" and Steve Jobs was named "Visionary of the Year" by Billboard's Digital Music Awards. What would have been surprising is if Apple hadn't swept the awards altogether.And in fact, Apple didn't. "Download Service of the Year"… It wasn't surprising when Apple's iTunes was named "Brand of the Year" and Steve Jobs was named "Visionary of the Year" by Billboard's Digital Music Awards. What would have been surprising is if Apple hadn't swept the awards altogether.And in fact, Apple didn't. "Download Service of the Year"… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405935 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:21:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393356-November-4-1997-Store-within-a-Store-Program-Begins Apple's relationship with retailers has always been tenuous. Macs have been sold (and subsequently pulled from) Circuit City, Sears and Best Buy, to name a few. One chain reseller Apple has gotten along with a little better than others over the years has been CompUSA.For many people, prior… Apple's relationship with retailers has always been tenuous. Macs have been sold (and subsequently pulled from) Circuit City, Sears and Best Buy, to name a few. One chain reseller Apple has gotten along with a little better than others over the years has been CompUSA.For many people, prior… Apple's relationship with retailers has always been tenuous. Macs have been sold (and subsequently pulled from) Circuit City, Sears and Best Buy, to name a few. One chain reseller Apple has gotten along with a little better than others over the years has been CompUSA.For many people, prior… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25393356 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:16:01 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393357-November-3-2003-No-Need-for-Intel At an investors’ conference Steve Jobs was queried about moving OS X to Intel. While he admitted such a thing was possible, he was dismissive of the notion, to wit:"Right now we don't see a compelling need to switch processor families. We have all the options in the… At an investors’ conference Steve Jobs was queried about moving OS X to Intel. While he admitted such a thing was possible, he was dismissive of the notion, to wit:"Right now we don't see a compelling need to switch processor families. We have all the options in the… At an investors’ conference Steve Jobs was queried about moving OS X to Intel. While he admitted such a thing was possible, he was dismissive of the notion, to wit:"Right now we don't see a compelling need to switch processor families. We have all the options in the… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25393357 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393359-November-2-2004-Firefox-Comes-to-the-Mac When OS X first debuted the browser of choice was Internet Explorer 5. Then Apple released Safari, a direct competitor to Internet Explorer. Microsoft used the introduction of Safari as the reason the company stopped development of IE for the Mac, but the consensus was that Safari was… When OS X first debuted the browser of choice was Internet Explorer 5. Then Apple released Safari, a direct competitor to Internet Explorer. Microsoft used the introduction of Safari as the reason the company stopped development of IE for the Mac, but the consensus was that Safari was… When OS X first debuted the browser of choice was Internet Explorer 5. Then Apple released Safari, a direct competitor to Internet Explorer. Microsoft used the introduction of Safari as the reason the company stopped development of IE for the Mac, but the consensus was that Safari was… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25393359 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:26:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393360-November-1-1983-Steve-Jobs-Goes-Ballistic When Bill Gates announced Windows 1.0 before the Mac came out, Steve Jobs was furious, so furious he demanded that the Apple employee in charge of Microsoft relations get Bill Gates to Apple's campus the next day.Bill Gates made the trip to Cupertino for what would be, obviously,… When Bill Gates announced Windows 1.0 before the Mac came out, Steve Jobs was furious, so furious he demanded that the Apple employee in charge of Microsoft relations get Bill Gates to Apple's campus the next day.Bill Gates made the trip to Cupertino for what would be, obviously,… When Bill Gates announced Windows 1.0 before the Mac came out, Steve Jobs was furious, so furious he demanded that the Apple employee in charge of Microsoft relations get Bill Gates to Apple's campus the next day.Bill Gates made the trip to Cupertino for what would be, obviously,… tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25393360 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0800 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393361-October-31-2005-Apple-Sells-a-Million-Videos With the introduction of the video iPod, iTunes was forced into double duty. Not only did the online store sell music it now sold videos. And judging from this Apple headline—iTunes Music Store Sells One Million Videos in Less Than 20 Days—iTunes was doing just fine in the video business,… With the introduction of the video iPod, iTunes was forced into double duty. Not only did the online store sell music it now sold videos. And judging from this Apple headline—iTunes Music Store Sells One Million Videos in Less Than 20 Days—iTunes was doing just fine in the video business,… With the introduction of the video iPod, iTunes was forced into double duty. Not only did the online store sell music it now sold videos. And judging from this Apple headline—iTunes Music Store Sells One Million Videos in Less Than 20 Days—iTunes was doing just fine in the video business,… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25393361 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:16:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393363-October-30-2002-iPod-Availability-Increases When the iPod debuted in October of 2001, few imagined what a hit the diminutive player would become, propelling Apple's profits and stock price into the stratosphere.There were several key moments along the way that moved the iPod from trendy Mac add on to must have mainstream music… When the iPod debuted in October of 2001, few imagined what a hit the diminutive player would become, propelling Apple's profits and stock price into the stratosphere.There were several key moments along the way that moved the iPod from trendy Mac add on to must have mainstream music… When the iPod debuted in October of 2001, few imagined what a hit the diminutive player would become, propelling Apple's profits and stock price into the stratosphere.There were several key moments along the way that moved the iPod from trendy Mac add on to must have mainstream music… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25393363 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:26:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393365-October-28-1991-Apple-Monitors-Break-the-20-Inch-Barrier Apple knew that when it comes to monitors the bigger the better. One of the company's earliest efforts to grab the big monitor market (and the requisite jumbo-sized profits) was the Macintosh 21 inch color monitor. A veritable behemoth at 80 lbs, the 21 appelation hid the true viewable size… Apple knew that when it comes to monitors the bigger the better. One of the company's earliest efforts to grab the big monitor market (and the requisite jumbo-sized profits) was the Macintosh 21 inch color monitor. A veritable behemoth at 80 lbs, the 21 appelation hid the true viewable size… Apple knew that when it comes to monitors the bigger the better. One of the company's earliest efforts to grab the big monitor market (and the requisite jumbo-sized profits) was the Macintosh 21 inch color monitor. A veritable behemoth at 80 lbs, the 21 appelation hid the true viewable size… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393365 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:03:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25393367-October-27-2003-iTunes-for-Windows The fact that users could plug the iPod into a Windows machine was great, but Windows users weren't getting the entire Apple iPod experience because they were forced to use the comparably clunky MusicMatch software instead of iTunes.While not a fan of making Windows compatible software, Apple was… The fact that users could plug the iPod into a Windows machine was great, but Windows users weren't getting the entire Apple iPod experience because they were forced to use the comparably clunky MusicMatch software instead of iTunes.While not a fan of making Windows compatible software, Apple was… The fact that users could plug the iPod into a Windows machine was great, but Windows users weren't getting the entire Apple iPod experience because they were forced to use the comparably clunky MusicMatch software instead of iTunes.While not a fan of making Windows compatible software, Apple was… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393367 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:39:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25377157-October-26-2004-Apple-Introduces-iPod-Photo Steve Jobs called carrying your photos with your music on your iPod the "next big thing," but really it was an iPod with a color screen. Of course introducing an iPod with a color screen lacks panache so Apple updated the iPod's capabilities by making a huge deal… Steve Jobs called carrying your photos with your music on your iPod the "next big thing," but really it was an iPod with a color screen. Of course introducing an iPod with a color screen lacks panache so Apple updated the iPod's capabilities by making a huge deal… Steve Jobs called carrying your photos with your music on your iPod the "next big thing," but really it was an iPod with a color screen. Of course introducing an iPod with a color screen lacks panache so Apple updated the iPod's capabilities by making a huge deal… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25377157 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:07:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25369660-October-25-2003-Day-of-Panther How great was Panther? Just ask Phil Schiller, Apple Veep of marketing:"With more than 150 new features, we're delivering innovations today that will not be seen in any other operating system for years to come... Thousands of Mac users across the country will be the first to experience… How great was Panther? Just ask Phil Schiller, Apple Veep of marketing:"With more than 150 new features, we're delivering innovations today that will not be seen in any other operating system for years to come... Thousands of Mac users across the country will be the first to experience… How great was Panther? Just ask Phil Schiller, Apple Veep of marketing:"With more than 150 new features, we're delivering innovations today that will not be seen in any other operating system for years to come... Thousands of Mac users across the country will be the first to experience… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25369660 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25361861-October-24-1985-Sculley%E2%80%99s-biggest-%E2%80%9COops%E2%80%9D Nine months after the release and, despite what some call the best commercial ever, the Mac wasn't selling well. In fact it was selling at a rate less than a fifth of the projections. The Mac was in danger of dying and Sculley knew he needed to prop… Nine months after the release and, despite what some call the best commercial ever, the Mac wasn't selling well. In fact it was selling at a rate less than a fifth of the projections. The Mac was in danger of dying and Sculley knew he needed to prop… Nine months after the release and, despite what some call the best commercial ever, the Mac wasn't selling well. In fact it was selling at a rate less than a fifth of the projections. The Mac was in danger of dying and Sculley knew he needed to prop… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25361861 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:24:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25355183-October-23-1999-Mac-OS-9-Released OS 9 was the last iteration of Apple's Classic Mac OS and it had users excited.What was so great about OS 9? Things that Mac users take for granted today made their first appearance in OS 9. The list includes: automatic software updates, multiple accounts, and password key… OS 9 was the last iteration of Apple's Classic Mac OS and it had users excited.What was so great about OS 9? Things that Mac users take for granted today made their first appearance in OS 9. The list includes: automatic software updates, multiple accounts, and password key… OS 9 was the last iteration of Apple's Classic Mac OS and it had users excited.What was so great about OS 9? Things that Mac users take for granted today made their first appearance in OS 9. The list includes: automatic software updates, multiple accounts, and password key… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25355183 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:02:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History