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Steve Jobs' Macworld Keynotes, 1998-2008

Posted by timothy on from the should-have-employed-a-turtleneck-cannon dept.

Ian Lamont writes "The Industry Standard has put together a collection of video highlights from Steve Jobs' Macworld keynotes since his return to Apple in the late 1990s. It's interesting to watch. Jobs was basically able to turn tech product demonstrations into convincing consumer spectacles that made even the simplest product feature — such as the handle on the clamshell iBook — seem innovative and utterly desirable. And while his appearance changed greatly over the years (compare his 1998 iMac demonstration with his "iPod Mini" keynote in 2004, when he was reportedly trying to treat cancer with a special diet), his enthusiasm never waned. Of course, he may make appearances at Apple's WWDC or other events, but a Macworld expo with Phil Schiller headlining just won't be the same."

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  1. 1997? by Anthony_Cargile · · Score: 2, Informative

    What about the one from 1997, when he came back from Apple after leaving/getting fired?

    1. Re:1997? by Anthony_Cargile · · Score: 4, Informative

      Macworld Boston - that's the one. If the collection starts from 1998 then it must not include this one.

      More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_jobs#Return_to_Apple (doesn't mention the keynote, but although the collection starts from 1998 he actually came back in 1996, announcing it in 1997 at Macworld Boston.)

    2. Re:1997? by CrackedButter · · Score: 2, Informative

      The one thats always missing is the one where he introduces the original Bondi Blue iMac, there is a 7 minute version on youtube but its not complete.

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  2. Re:An old dude in a turtleneck... by Stormwatch · · Score: 4, Informative

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    Select the file to be renamed. PRESS THE "ENTER" KEY. Type the new name. Press the enter key again, or click anywhere else.

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  3. Re:An old dude in a turtleneck... by tlhIngan · · Score: 1, Informative

    And yes, they have drawbacks such as the locked in iphone 3g, but you know what: you don't HAVE to buy it you know...

    Other than a contract, the iPhone 3G is fairly "free" - you don't have to just get apps from the iTunes App Store - jailbreaking has worked on them almost from day 1. With Cydia and Installer, making your app public is also fairly simple.

    Oh, and today, if your SIM is fairly simple, there is a soft-unlock for it, so almost any SIM card can work (exceptions are those that are PIN locked, and SIMs with apps on them (sim toolkit), you'll have to hot-plug the card.

  4. Re:An old dude in a turtleneck... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Renaming a file requires an imprecisely measured long button press on the mouse button (which if you miss ends up opening the file), or clicking the "get info" option in the pop-up menu. There's no simple "rename" option!

    Select the file to be renamed. PRESS THE "ENTER" KEY. Type the new name. Press the enter key again, or click anywhere else.

    Alternatively, just click the icon, then click the file name, and type the new name. That gets rid of the risk of double-clicking.