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Chronicle about Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was a business magnate and technology tycoon who co-founded Apple
Inc. and helped revolutionize the personal computer and mobile device industry.
He born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, Jobs was adopted by
Paul and Clara Jobs and grew up in Mountain View, California.
During his youth, Jobs showed a keen interest in electronics and technology. At the
age of 12, he joined the Hewlett-Packard Explorer Club, a youth association where
engineers from the company taught children and young people about the latest in
computing.

In 1976, Apple Inc. was founded with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The
company became famous for its line of personal computers, the Apple II. Jobs was
responsible for leading the company and developing new products
By 1984, Apple had released the Macintosh, a revolutionary personal computer that
introduced a graphical user interface. The Macintosh became a hit and established
Apple as a leader in the personal computer industry.

In 1985, Jobs was fired from Apple during an internal conflict. After his departure, he
decided to create NeXT Computer, a company that focused on creating high-
performance computers for the business and academic markets.
A year later, in 1986, Jobs bought an animation division of Lucasfilm and turned it
into Pixar Animation Studios. It became a success in the animation industry with
films like "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," and "The Incredibles."

Later in 1997, Apple acquired NeXT, and Jobs returned to the company as CEO.
Under his leadership, Apple launched new products such as the iPod, iPhone, and
iPad, which transformed the mobile technology industry.

In 2004, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare type of pancreatic cancer. However, he
continued to lead Apple while fighting the disease, but in 2011, he resigned as CEO
due to his health.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56 due to complications
related to pancreatic cancer. His death was mourned by the entire technology world,
and his legacy continues to be remembered today.

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