
Steve Wozniak
is probably the single most important person in the microcomputer
revolution. In addition to that, he is also one of the most interesting
humanitarians around. So what is up with Steve and Singer David Lee
Roth formerly of Van Halen?
MacDirectory
found out that Woz is a big supporter of rock music festivals, including
the memorable 1983 US Festival where thousands gathered to listen
INXS, The Clash, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Triumph, Judas Priest,
Scorpions and Van Halen.
The 1983 music festival
was for many people the world's biggest party. Conditions were gritty:
100+ degree heat, no water and there were crowds of people everywhere.
Because of limited space, the parking lot turned out to be a 24-hour
party zone with bon fires, fireworks, beer and a lot more we can't
mention here.
When asked if he
is happy with Steve Jobs' leadership at Apple, Woz states, "Yes,
it feels like some long ago days." And what about the future? What
does Mr. Wozniak want to see Apple do?
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When we asked Steve what he thought of David, he replied, David
was in an joyous mood. This was before he got drunk...and he told
me how hed run his daily 8 miles and had to push the others to work
out hard enough to be in shape for their strenuous stage performances.
Now 49, Woz spends
his time with his charities, his family, and his friends. But what
does he do when he's totally free?
"Mostly
keeping up with email. I don't believe in hiding out but something
has to change or I'll lose every bit of time I have."
On the controversial
topic of Steve Jobs compensation, Woz told MacDirectory the following:
The compensation is Probably OK. It's for the Board to decide. I
would have declined it under the circumstances as I know them. But
it's deserved and I wouldn't expect anyone else to so decline. Anyone
who criticizes it should be able to say that they could have done
as well for Apple."
"Dominate the
world of computing."
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