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Oct 01, 2006 as the book s unwieldy subtitle announces, iwoz is a rambling stroll down memory lane by steve wozniak, the computer wizard best known for founding apple computer back in the mid1970s. Steve wozniak has had a tremendous effect on the world of hardware. Jan 03, 2009 steve wozniak isnt just known for being a tech innovator. Read our summary of iwoz, steve wozniak s autobiography, to learn more about the history of apple and his collaboration with steve jobs.
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