My tribute to Steve Jobs

I grew up using Macintosh computers. I never knew the names of them, just the colours. Beige, Beige, Orange, Blueberry, White, Silver, Black and now Silver again.

Being born on the Steve Jobs bandwagon has had its ups and downs. While other kids played weekend sports I was playing with ClarisWorks. There was this weird moment about ten years ago when Apple went from being different to being mainstream. I went from being a dork to being an “early adopter”. At the time I was angry that school kids who had taunted me were listening to iPods. Looking back now I see how blessed I was to grow up with Apple technology in my home.

Even if you’re not using an Apple product while reading this, you’ve still been influenced by Steve Jobs’ vision. Never forget that he did not just invent Apple & Pixar, he brought us personal computing, digital music, tablets and so much more. He will be sorely missed by those that knew him and us that admired him.

Yesterday my very first iOS application was released. I wasn’t sure if I should promote it given today’s tragic news. However being the true capitalist he was I think Steve would be ok with me saying BUY THIS NOW ON THE APPLE APP STORE.

Steve Jobs, 1955 – 2011