Apple II Bits

Between last week’s video and a special episode of the Open Apple podcast, I’ve said all I can about Steve Jobs’ passing. But many others have shared more eloquent thoughts than mine, and I’d like to share some of my favorites here.

The Open Apple shownotes link to several celebrities’ social media tributes. Among those not mentioned are Richard Garriott, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg.

On the visual front, there have been many artistic interpretations, including from the New Yorker and XKCD.

BoingBoing.net temporarily reskinned their site with a familiar look.

Several celebrities have offered video tributes, including liberal show hosts Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart.

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First, Apple loses their next-gen iPhone. Then, Gizmodo gets their hands on, and dissects, it. Next, Apple asks for the phone’s return, and Gizmodo acquiesces. End of story? Nope — police then rammed in Gizmodo’s EIC’s door and raided the place.

This story was unconnected to the Apple II until Jon Stewart supplied his take on it. His interest in Apple Inc. is personal, as his love affair with their products dates back to his college days with the Apple II:

That has to be one of the most hideous Photoshop jobs I’ve ever seen. Stewart’s not looking so hot, either.

I took the above screen shot at time index 2:07 of this video: