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Command Line Heroes

OS Wars_part 1

Jan 16, 2018
29:01

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Quick takeaways

  • The battle between Apple and Microsoft shaped the destiny of how people use computers and interact with technology, with control of the operating system being a key factor.
  • The emergence of open source software, like Linux, disrupted the dominance of proprietary operating systems and introduced a new paradigm of collaborative and open development.

Deep dives

The Epic Battle for Dominance: OS Wars

The podcast delves into the intense competition between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates over the control of operating systems. Jobs and Apple sought to maintain an integrated approach, focusing on delivering a seamless user experience across hardware, software, and applications. In contrast, Gates and Microsoft championed a more pragmatic and partner-oriented strategy, emphasizing the importance of working with developers and building an ecosystem of software and hardware partners. The battle between Apple and Microsoft shaped the destiny of how people use computers and interact with technology, with control of the operating system being a key factor.

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