Wozniak's Open Architecture: Building Apple's Foundation

Resources

Books

• "The Small Computer Handbook" - This handbook described a minicomputer and inspired Wozniak to design his own version.
• "iWoz: Computer Geek and Master Inventor" by Steve Wozniak - This book contains Wozniak's rules to live by and reflections on his life and career.

Videos & Documentaries

• "It Doesn't Have To Hurt" (CNN Original) - Mentioned as an example of CNN's original documentaries available through their streaming service.

Research & Studies

• Data sheets for a microprocessor (Intel 8008) - Wozniak studied these data sheets, which helped him realize that mini-computers he'd designed on paper could be built with a single chip.

Tools & Software

• Canva - A graphic design tool that Barb used to quickly create open house signs.
• Visicalc - The world's first electronic spreadsheet, which became the first killer app for the Apple II.

Articles & Papers

• Article about phone freaks - This article inspired Wozniak and Jobs to experiment with phone phreaking using tones.
• Article about ENIAC - This article, found in his father's engineering journal, introduced a 10-year-old Wozniak to Boolean algebra and the concept of computers fitting in homes.

People Mentioned

• Steve Wozniak (Co-founder of Apple) - The central figure of the episode, discussed for his engineering genius and philosophy.
• Steve Jobs (Co-founder of Apple) - Discussed for his business vision and contrasting philosophy to Wozniak's.
• Jerry Wozniak (Steve Wozniak's father) - Taught Steve Wozniak the fundamentals of electronics and engineering.
• Tom Swift Jr. (Fictional boy inventor) - A childhood hero of Wozniak's who inspired his imagination.
• Richard Feynman (Physicist) - Quoted for his view that the pleasure of discovery is the real prize, not honors.
• Bill Fernandez (Friend and early Apple collaborator) - Introduced Wozniak to Steve Jobs.
• Allen Baum (Friend) - Walked into Tennet with Wozniak, leading to Wozniak getting parts to build his first computer.
• Allen Alcorn (Engineer) - Called Wozniak, encouraging him to leave Hewlett-Packard and join Apple, stating he could be an engineer and get rich without being a manager.
• Gordon French - Hosted the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club in his garage.
• Chuck Peddle (Commodore engineer) - A key figure in the development of the 6502 chip, whom Wozniak admired.
• Don Valentine (Venture capitalist) - Dismissed Apple, but connected them with Mike Markkula.
• Mike Markkula (Early Apple investor) - Provided crucial investment and guidance to Apple, believing in the potential of personal computers.
• Mike Scott (Early Apple CEO) - Fired employees, impacting Apple's culture.
• Dan Bricklin (Co-creator of Visicalc) - Worked with Bob Frankston to develop the first electronic spreadsheet.
• Bob Frankston (Co-creator of Visicalc) - Worked with Dan Bricklin to develop the first electronic spreadsheet.
• Paul Terrell (Byte Shop owner) - Placed a significant order for Apple I computers, which was crucial for the company's early funding.

Organizations & Institutions

• Hewlett-Packard (HP) - Wozniak's employer where he designed calculators and initially offered his personal computer design.
• Fairchild Semiconductor - Mentioned as a company where fathers of neighborhood boys worked, providing access to transistors.
• Lockheed - Where Wozniak's father worked on military projects.
• Stanford Linear Accelerator Center - Where Wozniak and Jobs searched for phone manuals to understand phone phreaking tones.
• Tennet - A company where Wozniak and Allen Baum applied for jobs, leading to Wozniak getting access to computer parts.
• Atari - Where Steve Jobs worked and where Wozniak helped design the game "Breakout."
• Homebrew Computer Club - A group of computer enthusiasts where Wozniak presented his early designs and gained recognition.
• Commodore - A competitor that declined to invest in or buy Apple.
• Sequoia Capital - A venture capital firm that dismissed Apple.
• Intel - Company where Mike Markkula previously worked.
• Byte Shop - A computer store that placed a significant order for Apple I computers.
• Radio Shack - Competitor that released the TRS-80 and adopted a closed system approach.
• IBM - Entered the personal computer market with an open architecture, becoming a major competitor.
• CNN - Mentioned as a streaming service offering original documentaries and news.

Courses & Educational Resources

• UC Berkeley - Where Wozniak returned to finish his engineering degree under a fake name.

Websites & Online Resources

• cnn.com/allaccess - The URL to subscribe to CNN's streaming service.
• canva.com - The website for the graphic design tool Canva.

Other Resources

• Cream Soda Computer - Wozniak's first functional computer, built with minimal components.
• Blue Box - A device Wozniak created to make free phone calls, which led to his first business with Steve Jobs.
• Pong - A video game Wozniak saw and was inspired to design his own version of.
• Breakout - A video game designed by Wozniak and Jobs for Atari under a tight deadline.
• Apple I - The first computer designed by Wozniak and Jobs, initially sold as printed circuit boards.
• Apple II - A revolutionary computer with color graphics and expansion slots, which became a massive success.
• Apple III - A failed business computer launched by Apple.
• Macintosh - A later Apple product that eventually helped save the company.
• iPhone - A modern Apple product representing a closed system.
• iPad - A modern Apple product representing a closed system.