There are a few examples of technologies that only found their application later, such as the glue in post-it notes. And to be fair, Steve Jobs was a master of

There are a few examples of technologies that only found their application later, such as the glue in post-it notes. And to be fair, Steve Jobs was a master of taking things that had been invented elsewhere, and making them work well enough to foster a demand. But your point stands. Who made the most money, Xerox PARC, or Apple?