25 Years of the Macintosh!

The Mac is still in many ways as revolutionary as it was went introduced in 1984. Here's a look back at the Mac from www.ReadWriteWeb.com. Also includes a video of Steve Jobs introducing the Macintosh.

State of the Computer in 1984

What did the computer market look like when the Apple Macintosh was introduced in 1984. Here's a great look at the year that ushered in a revolution in computing by Low End Mac. Enjoy! Read article.

Steve Jobs Statement to Apple Community

Chief Executive Steve Jobs revealed Monday that a hormone imbalance is at the root of weight loss that has prompted rumors about his health. Following is the full text of his statement:

Dear Apple Community,

For the first time in a decade, I'm getting to spend the holiday season with my family, rather than intensely preparing for a Macworld keynote.

Unfortunately, my decision to have Phil deliver the Macworld keynote set off another flurry of rumors about my health, with some even publishing stories of me on my deathbed.

I've decided to share something very personal with the Apple community so that we can all relax and enjoy the show tomorrow.

As many of you know, I have been losing weight throughout 2008. The reason has been a mystery to me and my doctors. A few weeks ago, I decided that getting to the root cause of this and reversing it needed to become my #1 priority.

Fortunately, after further testing, my doctors think they have found the cause -- a hormone imbalance that has been "robbing" me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy. Sophisticated blood tests have confirmed this diagnosis.

The remedy for this nutritional problem is relatively simple and straightforward, and I've already begun treatment. But, just like I didn't lose this much weight and body mass in a week or a month, my doctors expect it will take me until late this Spring to regain it. I will continue as Apple's CEO during my recovery.

I have given more than my all to Apple for the past 11 years now. I will be the first one to step up and tell our Board of Directors if I can no longer continueto fulfill my duties as Apple's CEO. I hope the Apple community will support me in my recovery and know that I will always put what is best for Apple first.

So now I've said more than I wanted to say, and all that I am going to say, about this.

Steve

Steve Jobs Health in Question

Unfortunately, it appears reports that Steve Jobs' health is declining could very well be true. Check out this post from ValleyWag.

Here's another report with photos from 2007 and 2008 for comparison. He certainly doesn't look well.

We certainly hope they are wrong.

Insights Into Apple

This is an insightful article into some of the internal workings at Apple. Here's a sample:

What's it like working inside Apple when the MacWorld announcements are made? The man who set up many of its email systems and worked there 17 years explains the inside story of the preparation, the unveiling – and why it's sometimes best to avoid Steve Jobs.

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