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I think when the Advanced Technology Group existed at Apple (closed in 1997 by Steve Jobs), it did tend to attract some big names such as Alan Kay and Gary Star
by whyenot 17y ago
I think when the Advanced Technology Group existed at Apple (closed in 1997 by Steve Jobs), it did tend to attract some big names such as Alan Kay and Gary Starkweather (inventor of the laser printer). Maybe not a huge gravitational force, but still noticeable.
- tptacek 17y agoYes, and I think that gravitational "tug" is pretty much still there. Bear in mind, they may also attract a different class of high-caliber engineer than typically contributes to Hacker News: RF, chip design, industrial design... I know they have some pull in security now, and they don't exactly have a spotless reputation for security, so I don't think it's the news cycle that's doing it.