Guess what – I am a fan of Apple Computer. I suffer with some of the heavy handed administrative mentality that seems to typify many of the large tech companies, but I love the role of creative underdog. My big fear is this company will forget its roots and become like other companies that have grown quickly to dominate markets and then focused on domination rather than quality and creativity.
Anyway – this seems to be Apple’s 30th (yes, we were using the products from the beginning). This may sound strange, but the role of technology in culture/society is the one issue with which I feel a historical connection. Actually, 9/11 has changed this sense of experiencing the impact of history as it happens, but that is a much less pleasant and unproductive topic. The San Francisco Chronicle has a podcast series with many of the key players in Apple’s history. I remember driving to Fargo to meet Guy Kawasaki at an Apple User’s Group meeting. Listen to his podcast and you get a sense of the enthusiasm people with his way of thinking can generate.
Ironically, there is no interview with Steve. Perhaps they are saving him for the grand finale. 🙂
