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Written by steve wozniak, gina smith, audiobook narrated by patrick lawlor. Steve wozniak, american electronics engineer who was cofounder, with steve jobs, of apple computer and who was the designer of the first commercially successful personal computer. Steve wozniak was born and raised in san jose, california, the son of margaret louise wozniak nee kern 19232014 from washington state p18 and francis jacob jerry wozniak 19251994 from michigan. You can remove the unavailable item s now or well automatically remove it at checkout. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For over 10 years has been selling authentic, autographed photos, retro apple products, memorabilia and rare collectible items signed and personalized by apple cofounder steve woz wozniak.
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