11:27 p.m. - 2011-10-05
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Fair Winds, Mr Jobs
Just got news that Steve Jobs passed away today. It's a very sad thing although I do believe the company is in good hands.
I have been a mac lover since I was 12 years old when I was introduced to an Apple computer in 7th grade math class. In those days, the only way to get access to it was to do well on your quizzes and be on your best behavior and then you would be allowed 5-10 minutes to play on the Apple.
Once I hit high school,I was drawn away from computers being more interested in European history, Theatre, Music , fashion, etc.....
I was lucky enough to go to a college that encouraged wide scale use of computers and not just for computer science majors. That is when I completely fell in love with Macs. You could use it for everything from word processing (do they even use such words now?) to graphing oil finds in Geology class. I got a mac as a graduation present and it was used in my parents house until 4 years ago,
Knowing how to use the macs gave me the adaptability to learn other computers and their programs. I now work every day on macs at work and the only thing I really spend money on when not spending it on my hobbies of reenacting and sailing is tech which usually means something Mac based. Steve Jobs was a pioneer and a rare spirit and I can't imagine technology without him.
I am relieved he no longer has to fight pancreatic cancer. It is a very cruel and painful disease. May his family have some peace.
