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Steve Wozniak

computer industry pioneer
Born: 8/11/1950
Birthplace: San Jose, California

Electronics engineer who, with Steve Jobs, designed, built and introduced the Apple computer, a user-friendly alternative to IBM's personal computer in 1976. Jobs and Wozniak formed Apple and saw it grow into a billion dollar company. Wozniak left the company in 1985 and went on to pursue interests in home video.


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