Re: Apple History

[tim@buffnet.net (Tim)]

> > 1. Shortly before the creation of Apple Computer Company, Steve Jobs
worked: 
> > 
> >     For Hewlett-Packard
> >     At Hombrew Computer
> >     For Motorola
> >     At McDonald's
> >     In an Apple Orchard 
> > 
> > In an apple orchard.  Because of this, and a lack of creativity at the
> > time, Wozniak and Jobs chose to name their company Apple.  
> 
> 
> Was the work in the apple orchard before or after Atari?

Hmmm... well, my source on this one, a book called _Computer Basics_, says
that he worked in the All One Farm in Oregon in the Apple Orchard after
dropping out of college.  I know he went to Reed College for one semester,
so it must have been after that.

Though I cannot say for sure, I'm guessing that the orchard job was before
Atari.

There's also something about it on the (fantastic) Apple II History Web
site (http://www.hypermall.com/History/ah02.html), but it's a bit vague
too.  

> > As for the other choices:  Woz worked for Hewlett-Packard.  He was also a
> > member of Homebrew Computer Club.  Apple has always used Motorola
> > processors in their computers.  And McDonald's had nothing to do with
> > anything.
> 
> 
> The Apple II series (and the Apple 1), and the Apple III series do not use
> Motorola processors. I believe the first generation PowerPC Power Macs
> used IBM stamped PowerPC processors. The Newton/eMate line uses ARM
> processors. So, that information that you gave above is rather inaccurate

> (sorry, I'm just telling the truth).

Do not be sorry.  The truth is what I am seeking.  My questions are not
perfect, I know this, that is why I asked for help in the first place.  I
want my information to be accurate. :)

Thanks.

  Tim

P.S.  That's why I turned to this newsgroup... you guys 
      really know your stuff. :)