http://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 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:46:00 -0800 Technology http://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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 http://odeo.com/episodes/25345580-October-22-2002-OS-X-free-for-Teachers To foster the move by schools and educators to OS X Apple decided to do something very unApple like, give away free copies. The move was explained thusly by VP John Couch:"Getting Jaguar and a training CD for free makes it easy for teachers to move… To foster the move by schools and educators to OS X Apple decided to do something very unApple like, give away free copies. The move was explained thusly by VP John Couch:"Getting Jaguar and a training CD for free makes it easy for teachers to move… To foster the move by schools and educators to OS X Apple decided to do something very unApple like, give away free copies. The move was explained thusly by VP John Couch:"Getting Jaguar and a training CD for free makes it easy for teachers to move… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25345580 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:11:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25322970-October-21-1991-PowerBooks-Debut PowerBooks are a thing of the past, like rotary phones and coal chutes the computers have been surpassed by superior technology. Well, surpassed by a new name anyway, the notebook line is now saddled with the "MacBook" moniker.The PowerBook idea came along early in the game before the… PowerBooks are a thing of the past, like rotary phones and coal chutes the computers have been surpassed by superior technology. Well, surpassed by a new name anyway, the notebook line is now saddled with the "MacBook" moniker.The PowerBook idea came along early in the game before the… PowerBooks are a thing of the past, like rotary phones and coal chutes the computers have been surpassed by superior technology. Well, surpassed by a new name anyway, the notebook line is now saddled with the "MacBook" moniker.The PowerBook idea came along early in the game before the… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25322970 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25316940-October-20-1997-Last-Newton-Introduced For those still enamored of the Newton, the most desirable model is the Message Pad 2100. The handheld (not pocketable) PDA was leaps ahead of most other Newtons. It featured support for an Ethernet card (a first). Users also loved the expanded memory of the 2100. The fact… For those still enamored of the Newton, the most desirable model is the Message Pad 2100. The handheld (not pocketable) PDA was leaps ahead of most other Newtons. It featured support for an Ethernet card (a first). Users also loved the expanded memory of the 2100. The fact… For those still enamored of the Newton, the most desirable model is the Message Pad 2100. The handheld (not pocketable) PDA was leaps ahead of most other Newtons. It featured support for an Ethernet card (a first). Users also loved the expanded memory of the 2100. The fact… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25316940 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:11:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25316941-October-19-1989-America-Online-Launches Founded by ex-Apple Employee Steve Case, Q Link for Commodore machines morphed into America Online.The service would go on to become the de facto standard for online connectivity until the internet revolution in the nineties. Users loved the chat rooms and businesses were spawned using nothing more than… Founded by ex-Apple Employee Steve Case, Q Link for Commodore machines morphed into America Online.The service would go on to become the de facto standard for online connectivity until the internet revolution in the nineties. Users loved the chat rooms and businesses were spawned using nothing more than… Founded by ex-Apple Employee Steve Case, Q Link for Commodore machines morphed into America Online.The service would go on to become the de facto standard for online connectivity until the internet revolution in the nineties. Users loved the chat rooms and businesses were spawned using nothing more than… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25316941 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:50:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25306244-October-18-1991-Quadra-900-Introduced The Quadra 900 was Apple's king of performance for a short time. The machine featured Motorola's peppy 040 processor, and sharing a first with the Quadra 700, shipped with built-in Ethernet.More interesting than the inclusion of Ethernet was the form factor of the Quadra 900; the machine was… The Quadra 900 was Apple's king of performance for a short time. The machine featured Motorola's peppy 040 processor, and sharing a first with the Quadra 700, shipped with built-in Ethernet.More interesting than the inclusion of Ethernet was the form factor of the Quadra 900; the machine was… The Quadra 900 was Apple's king of performance for a short time. The machine featured Motorola's peppy 040 processor, and sharing a first with the Quadra 700, shipped with built-in Ethernet.More interesting than the inclusion of Ethernet was the form factor of the Quadra 900; the machine was… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25306244 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:04:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25301607-October-17-1998-System-8-5-Released System 8.5 was Apple's first system that would run only on PowerPC hardware, instantly forcing obsolete status on all 68030- and 68040-based machines.The wow factor of 8.5 centered around the inclusion of Sherlock, a search everywhere application that could find a file by name, by context or by… System 8.5 was Apple's first system that would run only on PowerPC hardware, instantly forcing obsolete status on all 68030- and 68040-based machines.The wow factor of 8.5 centered around the inclusion of Sherlock, a search everywhere application that could find a file by name, by context or by… System 8.5 was Apple's first system that would run only on PowerPC hardware, instantly forcing obsolete status on all 68030- and 68040-based machines.The wow factor of 8.5 centered around the inclusion of Sherlock, a search everywhere application that could find a file by name, by context or by… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25301607 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:10:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25296825-October-16-2003-Apple-and-Pepsi-Announce-Plans-to-Give-Away-1-Million-Songs In conjunction with a Super Bowl ad, Apple and Pepsi announced that certain Pepsi products would come with a chance to win a free song. The drinks that could get you free iTunes music were Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sierra Mist--provided that said drinks were purchased in single 20-ounce or… In conjunction with a Super Bowl ad, Apple and Pepsi announced that certain Pepsi products would come with a chance to win a free song. The drinks that could get you free iTunes music were Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sierra Mist--provided that said drinks were purchased in single 20-ounce or… In conjunction with a Super Bowl ad, Apple and Pepsi announced that certain Pepsi products would come with a chance to win a free song. The drinks that could get you free iTunes music were Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sierra Mist--provided that said drinks were purchased in single 20-ounce or… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296825 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:47:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25291956-October-15-1990-Original-Mac-Discontinued Old school Mac fans can instantly conjure up an image of the original Mac in their minds. The small, boxy machine was regarded as "cute" or "toylike" when it came out, but is now seen as the start of something big.For all the waves the original Mac generated,… Old school Mac fans can instantly conjure up an image of the original Mac in their minds. The small, boxy machine was regarded as "cute" or "toylike" when it came out, but is now seen as the start of something big.For all the waves the original Mac generated,… Old school Mac fans can instantly conjure up an image of the original Mac in their minds. The small, boxy machine was regarded as "cute" or "toylike" when it came out, but is now seen as the start of something big.For all the waves the original Mac generated,… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25291956 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:13:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25284345-October-14-1998-Apple-Releases-Results-Early Apple generally waits until after the market closes to announce results, but there have been a few exceptions. The most notable came right before Mac OS 8.5 was to be released.In the middle of the day, Apple announced that demand was extraordinarily high for Macs (specifically the iMac),… Apple generally waits until after the market closes to announce results, but there have been a few exceptions. The most notable came right before Mac OS 8.5 was to be released.In the middle of the day, Apple announced that demand was extraordinarily high for Macs (specifically the iMac),… Apple generally waits until after the market closes to announce results, but there have been a few exceptions. The most notable came right before Mac OS 8.5 was to be released.In the middle of the day, Apple announced that demand was extraordinarily high for Macs (specifically the iMac),… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284345 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:48:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25283182-October-13-1988-NeXT-Introduces-First-Computer It's a fair guess to say that Steve Jobs really, really likes cubes. As evidence of this assertion you've got the failed Mac Cube, the popular Mac mini, the NeXT logo and the first NeXT computer.NeXT's first computer had specifications that were awe-inspiring for the time: up to… It's a fair guess to say that Steve Jobs really, really likes cubes. As evidence of this assertion you've got the failed Mac Cube, the popular Mac mini, the NeXT logo and the first NeXT computer.NeXT's first computer had specifications that were awe-inspiring for the time: up to… It's a fair guess to say that Steve Jobs really, really likes cubes. As evidence of this assertion you've got the failed Mac Cube, the popular Mac mini, the NeXT logo and the first NeXT computer.NeXT's first computer had specifications that were awe-inspiring for the time: up to… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25283182 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:01:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25273532-October-12-2005-the-Video-iPod-Arrives Since the introduction of the color iPod (and before) people had been wondering just when the iPod would be able to play video content. Technical abilities aside, Steve Jobs was flippant when asked about the iPod enhancement, once remarking that he wanted the iPod to toast his bagels… Since the introduction of the color iPod (and before) people had been wondering just when the iPod would be able to play video content. Technical abilities aside, Steve Jobs was flippant when asked about the iPod enhancement, once remarking that he wanted the iPod to toast his bagels… Since the introduction of the color iPod (and before) people had been wondering just when the iPod would be able to play video content. Technical abilities aside, Steve Jobs was flippant when asked about the iPod enhancement, once remarking that he wanted the iPod to toast his bagels… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273532 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:26:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25267834-October-11-1979-VisiCalc-Introduced If the pre-eminant program in the history of the Mac was PageMaker, the seminal program in the history of Apple was Visicalc.Visicalc, as one can guess by the illustrative name, was a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets are a dime a dozen, but Visicalc was a little different in that it… If the pre-eminant program in the history of the Mac was PageMaker, the seminal program in the history of Apple was Visicalc.Visicalc, as one can guess by the illustrative name, was a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets are a dime a dozen, but Visicalc was a little different in that it… If the pre-eminant program in the history of the Mac was PageMaker, the seminal program in the history of Apple was Visicalc.Visicalc, as one can guess by the illustrative name, was a spreadsheet. Spreadsheets are a dime a dozen, but Visicalc was a little different in that it… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25267834 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:18:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25263544-October-10-1990-Mac-Classic-Introduced In the early days of Apple Computer, the company learned that it could charge a premium for products if they were substantially better than the competition. When cheap PC clones began flooding the market, Apple's sales were slower than anticipated.In an effort to alleviate the situation Apple released… In the early days of Apple Computer, the company learned that it could charge a premium for products if they were substantially better than the competition. When cheap PC clones began flooding the market, Apple's sales were slower than anticipated.In an effort to alleviate the situation Apple released… In the early days of Apple Computer, the company learned that it could charge a premium for products if they were substantially better than the competition. When cheap PC clones began flooding the market, Apple's sales were slower than anticipated.In an effort to alleviate the situation Apple released… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25263544 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:43:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25258484-October-9-1991-StyleWriter-Introduced Apple had been selling printers since the introduction of the SilenType. Typically the printers were made by other companies and rebadged with the Apple logo.Apple's first inkjet printer was no different. Basically, a Canon Bubble jet in Apple clothing, the StyleWriter was a 360 DPI monochrome printer. It… Apple had been selling printers since the introduction of the SilenType. Typically the printers were made by other companies and rebadged with the Apple logo.Apple's first inkjet printer was no different. Basically, a Canon Bubble jet in Apple clothing, the StyleWriter was a 360 DPI monochrome printer. It… Apple had been selling printers since the introduction of the SilenType. Typically the printers were made by other companies and rebadged with the Apple logo.Apple's first inkjet printer was no different. Basically, a Canon Bubble jet in Apple clothing, the StyleWriter was a 360 DPI monochrome printer. It… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25258484 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:17:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25252596-October-8-1991-Apple-Settles-Beatles-Lawsuit Pick any particular date in Apple's history and there is a good chance Apple was being sued by the Beatles. The famous band and its lawyers were initially upset with the name Apple, later perturbed when the Mac came out and could be used for music, and vitriolic when Apple… Pick any particular date in Apple's history and there is a good chance Apple was being sued by the Beatles. The famous band and its lawyers were initially upset with the name Apple, later perturbed when the Mac came out and could be used for music, and vitriolic when Apple… Pick any particular date in Apple's history and there is a good chance Apple was being sued by the Beatles. The famous band and its lawyers were initially upset with the name Apple, later perturbed when the Mac came out and could be used for music, and vitriolic when Apple… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25252596 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:10:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25248179-October-7-1983-Mac-Introduction-Plan-Finalized The creators of the Mac weren't only obsessed with making a revolutionary computer, they wanted commercial success as well. The Mac Introduction Plan covered a wide variety of topics including everything from the packaging to IBM attack responses, and was remarkably prescient in some ways, but completely wrong… The creators of the Mac weren't only obsessed with making a revolutionary computer, they wanted commercial success as well. The Mac Introduction Plan covered a wide variety of topics including everything from the packaging to IBM attack responses, and was remarkably prescient in some ways, but completely wrong… The creators of the Mac weren't only obsessed with making a revolutionary computer, they wanted commercial success as well. The Mac Introduction Plan covered a wide variety of topics including everything from the packaging to IBM attack responses, and was remarkably prescient in some ways, but completely wrong… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25248179 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:32:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242264-October-6-1997-Michael-Dell-offers-Guidance-for-Apple-Executives Gil Amelio had recently been ousted and Apple was in the midst of a search for its next CEO.While the search was on, Apple asked Steve Jobs to step up his involvement. Not all industry insiders thought having Steve around was a good idea, they rightly feared that… Gil Amelio had recently been ousted and Apple was in the midst of a search for its next CEO.While the search was on, Apple asked Steve Jobs to step up his involvement. Not all industry insiders thought having Steve around was a good idea, they rightly feared that… Gil Amelio had recently been ousted and Apple was in the midst of a search for its next CEO.While the search was on, Apple asked Steve Jobs to step up his involvement. Not all industry insiders thought having Steve around was a good idea, they rightly feared that… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242264 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:25:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242265-October-5-1999-iMac-Gets-Updated One of the most welcome upgrades to the G3 iMac line: Apple bumped processor speeds across the board (the low-end iMac went from 333 MHz to 350 MHz); replaced the CD tray with a slot-loading mechanism; boosted memory to 64 MB, and upgraded video cards.Things were even more… One of the most welcome upgrades to the G3 iMac line: Apple bumped processor speeds across the board (the low-end iMac went from 333 MHz to 350 MHz); replaced the CD tray with a slot-loading mechanism; boosted memory to 64 MB, and upgraded video cards.Things were even more… One of the most welcome upgrades to the G3 iMac line: Apple bumped processor speeds across the board (the low-end iMac went from 333 MHz to 350 MHz); replaced the CD tray with a slot-loading mechanism; boosted memory to 64 MB, and upgraded video cards.Things were even more… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25242265 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:17:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242266-October-4-1995-Sell-Apple-Even-if-It-Means-Smashing-It-to-Pieces In 1994 Apple CFO Joseph Graziano told Business Week, "We don't have any room for error in any respect."A year later, the PoweerBook 5300 fiasco was in full swing. Joseph Graziano had seen enough, he blamed Michael Spindler and thought Apple was going nowhere fast. Graziano… In 1994 Apple CFO Joseph Graziano told Business Week, "We don't have any room for error in any respect."A year later, the PoweerBook 5300 fiasco was in full swing. Joseph Graziano had seen enough, he blamed Michael Spindler and thought Apple was going nowhere fast. Graziano… In 1994 Apple CFO Joseph Graziano told Business Week, "We don't have any room for error in any respect."A year later, the PoweerBook 5300 fiasco was in full swing. Joseph Graziano had seen enough, he blamed Michael Spindler and thought Apple was going nowhere fast. Graziano… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25242266 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:43:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242267-October-3-1979-What-Should-a-Mac-Do When Jef Raskin first conceived of the Mac he envisioned a low cost computer. After a cost investigation revealed that there was no way Apple could produce the Mac and sell it at Jef's target price of $500 it was clear the concept would have to be tweaked. When Jef Raskin first conceived of the Mac he envisioned a low cost computer. After a cost investigation revealed that there was no way Apple could produce the Mac and sell it at Jef's target price of $500 it was clear the concept would have to be tweaked. When Jef Raskin first conceived of the Mac he envisioned a low cost computer. After a cost investigation revealed that there was no way Apple could produce the Mac and sell it at Jef's target price of $500 it was clear the concept would have to be tweaked. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-03,25242267 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:13:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242268-October-2-1991-Apple-and-IBM-formalize-Alliance IBM was once the boogeyman that Apple imagined hiding under the bed. However, reality was different—Apple was in no danger of getting trampled by IBM if only because IBM was busy being trampled by the Microsoft Windows+PC clones combo. Microsoft was too big for its britches and Apple and IBM… IBM was once the boogeyman that Apple imagined hiding under the bed. However, reality was different—Apple was in no danger of getting trampled by IBM if only because IBM was busy being trampled by the Microsoft Windows+PC clones combo. Microsoft was too big for its britches and Apple and IBM… IBM was once the boogeyman that Apple imagined hiding under the bed. However, reality was different—Apple was in no danger of getting trampled by IBM if only because IBM was busy being trampled by the Microsoft Windows+PC clones combo. Microsoft was too big for its britches and Apple and IBM… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25242268 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:34:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25242269-October-1-1995-BeBox-Introduced Dual Processors, CD quality sound, advanced SCSI buses and host of multimedia enhancements made the hardware specs impressive. More impressive was the OS, which was multi threaded, object oriented and memory protected. Sound like the first OS X powered Mac? Nope, it was the BeBox introduced by Jean-Louis Gassee's new… Dual Processors, CD quality sound, advanced SCSI buses and host of multimedia enhancements made the hardware specs impressive. More impressive was the OS, which was multi threaded, object oriented and memory protected. Sound like the first OS X powered Mac? Nope, it was the BeBox introduced by Jean-Louis Gassee's new… Dual Processors, CD quality sound, advanced SCSI buses and host of multimedia enhancements made the hardware specs impressive. More impressive was the OS, which was multi threaded, object oriented and memory protected. Sound like the first OS X powered Mac? Nope, it was the BeBox introduced by Jean-Louis Gassee's new… tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25242269 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:31:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25207470-September-30-2002-No-More-iTools-Suckers The incentive to upgrade from OS 8 to OS 9 for the average consumer was questionable. Apple decided to sweeten the deal by offering a variety of internet-based services for free with the purchase of OS 9.The service was called iTools and gave users a .mac e-mail address,… The incentive to upgrade from OS 8 to OS 9 for the average consumer was questionable. Apple decided to sweeten the deal by offering a variety of internet-based services for free with the purchase of OS 9.The service was called iTools and gave users a .mac e-mail address,… The incentive to upgrade from OS 8 to OS 9 for the average consumer was questionable. Apple decided to sweeten the deal by offering a variety of internet-based services for free with the purchase of OS 9.The service was called iTools and gave users a .mac e-mail address,… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25207470 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:26:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25203184-September-29-2001-OS-X-Puma-Released Mac OS X 10.0 was of interest to Mac users. After all, it had been promised for over a decade, but the actual product was less than compelling. Printing, scanning, using a responsive computer were all things that needed a lot of improvement.The next major iteration of OS… Mac OS X 10.0 was of interest to Mac users. After all, it had been promised for over a decade, but the actual product was less than compelling. Printing, scanning, using a responsive computer were all things that needed a lot of improvement.The next major iteration of OS… Mac OS X 10.0 was of interest to Mac users. After all, it had been promised for over a decade, but the actual product was less than compelling. Printing, scanning, using a responsive computer were all things that needed a lot of improvement.The next major iteration of OS… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25203184 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:58:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25197958-September-28-1997-Jobs%E2%80%99s-Beer-Picnic-Brand-Over-Capabilities After his return to Apple, Steve organized a company-wide soiree. The food was vegetarian and the beverages included beer.As Apple employees ate and imbibed, Steve explained that Apple had been spending $100 million dollars a year on marketing and not getting much out of it. It was harder,… After his return to Apple, Steve organized a company-wide soiree. The food was vegetarian and the beverages included beer.As Apple employees ate and imbibed, Steve explained that Apple had been spending $100 million dollars a year on marketing and not getting much out of it. It was harder,… After his return to Apple, Steve organized a company-wide soiree. The food was vegetarian and the beverages included beer.As Apple employees ate and imbibed, Steve explained that Apple had been spending $100 million dollars a year on marketing and not getting much out of it. It was harder,… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25197958 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:11:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25189474-September-26-1990-Jean-Louis-Gassee-Leaves-Apple When Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple, the individual who assumed the lion's share of his responsibilities and power was Jean-Louis Gassee. Smart, blessed with a biting sense of humor and a penchant for leather pants, Gassee was as close to a replacement for Steve Jobs as any company… When Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple, the individual who assumed the lion's share of his responsibilities and power was Jean-Louis Gassee. Smart, blessed with a biting sense of humor and a penchant for leather pants, Gassee was as close to a replacement for Steve Jobs as any company… When Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple, the individual who assumed the lion's share of his responsibilities and power was Jean-Louis Gassee. Smart, blessed with a biting sense of humor and a penchant for leather pants, Gassee was as close to a replacement for Steve Jobs as any company… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-26,25189474 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:41:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25184833-September-25-Lisas-Head-to-the-Landfill The Lisa was an ambitious computer. Featuring the first GUI, mouse and integrated suite of programs aimed for mass distribution, the machine was in many ways ahead of its time.As forward looking as the Lisa was, it also had some fundamental shortcomings. There were very few developers thanks… The Lisa was an ambitious computer. Featuring the first GUI, mouse and integrated suite of programs aimed for mass distribution, the machine was in many ways ahead of its time.As forward looking as the Lisa was, it also had some fundamental shortcomings. There were very few developers thanks… The Lisa was an ambitious computer. Featuring the first GUI, mouse and integrated suite of programs aimed for mass distribution, the machine was in many ways ahead of its time.As forward looking as the Lisa was, it also had some fundamental shortcomings. There were very few developers thanks… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25184833 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:18:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25184834-September-24-Apple-Publicly-Announces-Clones-Are-Welcome The concept of clones and licensing had been tossed around at Apple since the Mac was first released, but the idea was resisted. Dark days make for desperate decisions, so CEO Michael Spindler decided to take the plunge and license the Mac OS to other manufacturers.Apple was hoping… The concept of clones and licensing had been tossed around at Apple since the Mac was first released, but the idea was resisted. Dark days make for desperate decisions, so CEO Michael Spindler decided to take the plunge and license the Mac OS to other manufacturers.Apple was hoping… The concept of clones and licensing had been tossed around at Apple since the Mac was first released, but the idea was resisted. Dark days make for desperate decisions, so CEO Michael Spindler decided to take the plunge and license the Mac OS to other manufacturers.Apple was hoping… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25184834 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:28:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25184835-September-23-1985-Apple-Sues-Steve After being stripped of any real power, Steve Jobs left Apple to start a new company. Before he left he told Apple he was going to take a few "low-level" employees with him.What constituted low level was a major bone of contention. For instance, Steve considered Bud Tribble… After being stripped of any real power, Steve Jobs left Apple to start a new company. Before he left he told Apple he was going to take a few "low-level" employees with him.What constituted low level was a major bone of contention. For instance, Steve considered Bud Tribble… After being stripped of any real power, Steve Jobs left Apple to start a new company. Before he left he told Apple he was going to take a few "low-level" employees with him.What constituted low level was a major bone of contention. For instance, Steve considered Bud Tribble… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25184835 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:28:00 -0700 no This Day in Apple History http://odeo.com/episodes/25184836-September-22-2005-Apple-Replaces-Cracked-nanos The introduction of the iPod nano was greeted with oohs and ahs by both users and marketers. Unfortunately, when the nanos made it into people's hands the complaining started. The nano, many felt, scratched too easily and even more worrisome, it was prone to screen breakage. Users adapted… The introduction of the iPod nano was greeted with oohs and ahs by both users and marketers. Unfortunately, when the nanos made it into people's hands the complaining started. The nano, many felt, scratched too easily and even more worrisome, it was prone to screen breakage. Users adapted… The introduction of the iPod nano was greeted with oohs and ahs by both users and marketers. Unfortunately, when the nanos made it into people's hands the complaining started. The nano, many felt, scratched too easily and even more worrisome, it was prone to screen breakage. Users adapted… tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25184836 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:21:01 -0700 no This Day in Apple History