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Jobs also has favorites, who can do no wrong--and others can do no right. He will uncritically dismiss an idea saying: "Oh, that's X's idea. His ideas aren't worth anything."

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Users do not care about what is inside the box, as long as the box does what they need done.

The Humane Interface (2001)

In looking back at this turn-of-the-century period, the rise of a worldwide network will be seen as the most significant part of the computer revolution.

Imagine if every Thursday your shoes exploded if you tied them the usual way. This happens to us all the time with computers, and nobody thinks of complaining.

As far as the customer is concerned, the interface is the product.

The Humane Interface (2001)

Right now, computers, which are supposed to be our servant, are oppressing us.

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