While there are many things I don’t like about the philosophy that Steve Jobs subscribed to, there’s one thing that I find undeniably admirable about him: commitment.
Jobs’ commitment to standards and vision really allowed the Apple philosophy to manifest itself without carrying along the baggage of convention. NeXTSTEP and Apple have both, at times, shown that its possible for innovation to overcome convenience. Having the will and the drive to see this through time and again is exemplary and few can compare with the effect it’s had on the world.
With computing platforms changing shape and such a strong focus on computing culture and style, I look forward to what will emerge from that fine balance between practical and radical.
