Old School
In between barter trade of stationary with childhood friends, collecting Matchbox with Macky and playing pog, patintero, Chinese garter with kids in the neighborhood, my youngster days were spent reading and writing a journal. I held both Mom and Tita Kuh responsible for such habits – of traveling through books without leaving my room and jotting down my thoughts.
In 3rd grade, I penned my first short story about siblings – inspired by my love-hate sibling relationship with Macky. In that same year, my little hands found their way using a typewriter.
Hi-tech
My fascination with typewriters was halted as soon as I was formally introduced to a personal computer. Although, I still write on my scented diary, drafting poems and short stories were a lot easier using WordStar and Lotus 123 applications – where you could easily delete and even align your writings.
Once in grade school, we were asked to make a personalized card for Valentine’s Day. My friends and I were surely delighted with how our “own” cards turned out. They were super lovely! And in high school, we were taught about the Pascal programming. Machine problems then drove our logic crazy and I was smitten. I brought with me this “techie” interest in college – by taking up a 4-year Information Technology course.
Studying IT is like being in a different world – such geekiness and sleep deprivation. And since then I never stopped learning and discovering whatever Technology has to offer.
PC to MAC
After years of having PC as a convenient companion, I met a happy accident in the summer of 2005. I was formally introduced to a Mac G4 and immediately I was smitten. It was love at first touch.
Mac is a stunning beauty and really multi-functional. Beauty and brains, I must say. Although it works like a regular PC, its functionalities don’t limit the user to MS Office. It can perform tasks and beyond. It is super best for photos and videos. And yes, I don’t have to worry about virus, effing Trojan horses and downloading anti-virus update every time.
Gates and Jobs
Both of these men made their mark in the Consumer Technology Industry, hands down.
Bill Gates, aside from being one of the greatest philanthropists today, is the genius behind Microsoft (together with Paul Allen, as if nobody knew that). Back in my early days of discovering computer programming, I was in awe of how they started MS Empire. From meeting up with MITS people to discuss about the BASIC interpreter that they’re working on, when in reality they haven’t written a single code yet, partnership with IBM in 1980, launching of Microsoft Windows in 1985 and the rest, as the cliché goes, is history.
Steve Jobs is the genius, considered as the “driving force” of Apple and an innovation machine. Jobs and Stephen Wozniak founded Apple in 1976, with the help of Mike Markkula. Macintosh computers were first introduced in 1984. It was the first commercially successful small computer with a GUI. After relieving off his duties in the company he established, Jobs founded NeXT Computer.
In 1996, after announcing Apple’s interest of buying NeXT and the deal has been finalized of the late, Steve Jobs returned to Apple. And his phenomenal products continue to amaze both fanatics and otherwise.
Stickies
On a side note, after my first “meet” with a Mac G4, I became a Steve Jobs fan overnight and one of those who worry about his current health issues. Yesterday, Reuters headlined that Steve Jobs is to take a leave of absence until June “to focus on his health” and that his medical issues “are more complex” than he originally thought.
Lianna, a girl friend based in NYC and I talked about this “announcement” for almost 3 hours this morning. We were caught by surprise as if the Apple CEO is just some close friend but it felt like he is! We yakked about his health, fashion statement, Apple’s new product and other innovation. You can tell, we almost think alike and worry too much. Haha.
The last time I checked, Apple shares plunged to 7 percent after the announcement – confirming, “investors fear a Jobs-less Apple”.
Oh well. I am just yakking and worrying too much, as always but I am keeping my faith that soon Steve Jobs will be present in the next Macworld Convention or media conference.
I know I am not the first person to say this but Steve Jobs is Apple and Apple is Steve Jobs. Period.
In between barter trade of stationary with childhood friends, collecting Matchbox with Macky and playing pog, patintero, Chinese garter with kids in the neighborhood, my youngster days were spent reading and writing a journal. I held both Mom and Tita Kuh responsible for such habits – of traveling through books without leaving my room and jotting down my thoughts.
In 3rd grade, I penned my first short story about siblings – inspired by my love-hate sibling relationship with Macky. In that same year, my little hands found their way using a typewriter.
Hi-tech
My fascination with typewriters was halted as soon as I was formally introduced to a personal computer. Although, I still write on my scented diary, drafting poems and short stories were a lot easier using WordStar and Lotus 123 applications – where you could easily delete and even align your writings.
Once in grade school, we were asked to make a personalized card for Valentine’s Day. My friends and I were surely delighted with how our “own” cards turned out. They were super lovely! And in high school, we were taught about the Pascal programming. Machine problems then drove our logic crazy and I was smitten. I brought with me this “techie” interest in college – by taking up a 4-year Information Technology course.
Studying IT is like being in a different world – such geekiness and sleep deprivation. And since then I never stopped learning and discovering whatever Technology has to offer.
PC to MAC
After years of having PC as a convenient companion, I met a happy accident in the summer of 2005. I was formally introduced to a Mac G4 and immediately I was smitten. It was love at first touch.
Mac is a stunning beauty and really multi-functional. Beauty and brains, I must say. Although it works like a regular PC, its functionalities don’t limit the user to MS Office. It can perform tasks and beyond. It is super best for photos and videos. And yes, I don’t have to worry about virus, effing Trojan horses and downloading anti-virus update every time.
Gates and Jobs
Both of these men made their mark in the Consumer Technology Industry, hands down.
Bill Gates, aside from being one of the greatest philanthropists today, is the genius behind Microsoft (together with Paul Allen, as if nobody knew that). Back in my early days of discovering computer programming, I was in awe of how they started MS Empire. From meeting up with MITS people to discuss about the BASIC interpreter that they’re working on, when in reality they haven’t written a single code yet, partnership with IBM in 1980, launching of Microsoft Windows in 1985 and the rest, as the cliché goes, is history.
Steve Jobs is the genius, considered as the “driving force” of Apple and an innovation machine. Jobs and Stephen Wozniak founded Apple in 1976, with the help of Mike Markkula. Macintosh computers were first introduced in 1984. It was the first commercially successful small computer with a GUI. After relieving off his duties in the company he established, Jobs founded NeXT Computer.
In 1996, after announcing Apple’s interest of buying NeXT and the deal has been finalized of the late, Steve Jobs returned to Apple. And his phenomenal products continue to amaze both fanatics and otherwise.
Stickies
On a side note, after my first “meet” with a Mac G4, I became a Steve Jobs fan overnight and one of those who worry about his current health issues. Yesterday, Reuters headlined that Steve Jobs is to take a leave of absence until June “to focus on his health” and that his medical issues “are more complex” than he originally thought.
Lianna, a girl friend based in NYC and I talked about this “announcement” for almost 3 hours this morning. We were caught by surprise as if the Apple CEO is just some close friend but it felt like he is! We yakked about his health, fashion statement, Apple’s new product and other innovation. You can tell, we almost think alike and worry too much. Haha.
The last time I checked, Apple shares plunged to 7 percent after the announcement – confirming, “investors fear a Jobs-less Apple”.
Oh well. I am just yakking and worrying too much, as always but I am keeping my faith that soon Steve Jobs will be present in the next Macworld Convention or media conference.
I know I am not the first person to say this but Steve Jobs is Apple and Apple is Steve Jobs. Period.
