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STEVEN JOBS is one of the founders of Apple Computers; and he led the development of the Macin...

STEVEN JOBS is one of the founders of Apple Computers; and he led the development of the Macintosh computer. In 1985 he founded NeXT Computer. It's mission is to develop customized software for businesses; two of their applications are OPENSTEP and NEXTSTEP. JOBS is also the owner of the computer animation company, Pixar. They've made the first feature-length computer-animated film, "Toy Story," in conjunction with Walt Disney, Inc. JOBS will talk with Terry about the future of computer technology. JOBS has won numerous awards including a National Medal of Technology in 1990. (THIS INTERVIEW CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

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