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What Did Steve Jobs Do for Computer Science?

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Samuel Greengard

October 13, 2011

Beyond a mind-bending array of business, societal, and technological accomplishments, there’s an often-overlooked side to Steve Jobs and Apple. The company’s contributions to computer science are sparse, particularly in recent years.

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